Gry Christensen Poet Free verse

Exit 7b

1.
they say everything here is
somewhere in the middle of the road
where names get bleached and keys forget about their doors
and there is something we should dig our coated nails into; 
the layers of regret and anger
that our mothers tell us to peel off 

2.
but the sun bakes us too hard and rancid
laying down on styrofoam mattresses
where someone pokes their thumbs through the plastic
watching nothing but empty bubbles reflecting
and life is faded, glossy pages of a magazine
with a worn bar stool with cigarette burns thrown in between

3.
and we all carry this restless, tormented beauty 
that gets up and leaves
as soon as they say
it will settle down 


© Gry W Christensen

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Line Gauthier February 6, 2021 at 8:28 PM Wow ~ So glad to find this great poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Gry ~

Andrea Dietrich October 14, 2014 at 4:03 PM I agree with Mystic Rose. you are such an intriguing writer. I cannot write this way. I guess that is why there are some who do so well in free verse while others are in rhyme. I enjoyed this poem and hope to see more of you, Gry. Gry Christensen November 5, 2014 at 4:00 PM Hi Andrea, I tend to stick to free verse, I do enjoy rhyming and sonnets, however written by others. :) Perhaps my brain is not very structured. Thank you so much for your nice and positive words! All the best, Gry

Gary Bateman October 10, 2014 at 5:48 PM Gry, A quite fascinating write here. The imagery you've employed here Gry in all three sections of the poem is for me both quite visual and demonstrative. I've FAV'd this write, because it's one that I will want to come back to read and read again. I like the "thinking man orientation" of your poetry. Not everyone is capable of writing as you do in this very visual and challenge manner. I try to make people think as well, which is a continual struggle in and of itself. A "7"-- Outstanding! Gary Gry Christensen November 5, 2014 at 3:53 PM Hei Gary Thank you so much for your kind words, positivity and encouragement! It means a lot. Especially on this piece. All the best, Gry

Demetrios Trifiatis October 10, 2014 at 7:15 AM Provocative writing with multiple messages hidden between the lines. Deciphering this poem the beauty awaits! Beautifully done , dear Gry! Gry Christensen November 5, 2014 at 3:42 PM Hi Demetrios! Thanks so much for the time spent reading and your positive feedback! All the best, Gry

Charlene Wilcox October 10, 2014 at 12:23 AM Excellent writing but I don't understand why the title is called 7b...???The Poem itself is very well done...Thank You for sharing this with Me...Your New Friend Char- Gry Christensen October 19, 2014 at 7:51 PM Hi again Charlene, Thank you so much for asking. :) All the best, Gry Charlene Wilcox October 10, 2014 at 3:37 AM Gotcha and I gave You a 7 because I just knew it was something new that I had not learned yet...TY for helping Me out and You are very welcome... Gry Christensen October 10, 2014 at 1:08 AM Hi Charlene, many thanks for reading and your very nice comment. It's great to meet you and I look very much forward to read your poetry. Exit 7b is the (imaginary) exit one needs to take in order to get to the in middle of nowhere town where this poem takes place. I tend to write very free form and I guess that effects my choice of titles too sometimes. Thank you again! All the best, Gry

Jay Jenkins October 9, 2014 at 4:46 PM I can't tell you everything I like about this poem, maybe its the expression or maybe the choice of words and mean. All I can say is that I really enjoyed it, very well done. Gry Christensen October 9, 2014 at 5:54 PM Hello Jay, thank you so much for reading and your very nice comment. I am glad you like it, it really means a lot to hear. All the best, Gry