Feel Or Die

morality
sits on the nose 
of a bitter young man

she
picks up the phone
and dials

that call, that lure
from a feral hunter
to a wounded prey 
soliciting capture

as I reach
for the ignoble
the knees, the elbows 
the betwixt, the between

a door
to an orifice opens
revealing
our imminent doom

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 9/2/2020 6:42:00 AM
Such profundity displayed poetically, Mister Muse. You masterstroke weave deep thoughts worth pondering. A seminal poem! Love and more love always.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 9/8/2020 8:05:00 PM
Thank you always my brother. This little poem sat alone in a notebook for quite sometime before I allowed it to come out and play.
Date: 8/21/2020 8:28:00 AM
Excellent write. I enjoyed reading... it's profound and interesting and filled with rich colors... God bless you my friend
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/22/2020 6:16:00 AM
Thank you lady and God Bless you.
Date: 8/16/2020 11:45:00 AM
A compelling poem with a frightening conclusion, Ricky. Well written! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/16/2020 1:40:00 PM
Hey lady. This poem was a revelation. Thanks for the kind words.......................peace!
Date: 8/16/2020 12:41:00 AM
Powerful poetry, Mr. Muse!! It has that Fela Kuti, "Water No Get Enemy" ink feel, bruh. Love and more love always.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/16/2020 7:32:00 AM
Thank you my brother. I believe poetry allows us to connect on more than one level. Thanks again................peace!
Date: 8/9/2020 3:27:00 PM
Wow! This piece is amazing!
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/9/2020 3:43:00 PM
Hey Franci. This poem is a great example of the power of Pinot Noir. Thanks for stopping bye...............peace!
Date: 8/8/2020 4:49:00 PM
Beautifully penned.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/9/2020 7:39:00 AM
Thank you my friend. This poem was a very feeble attempt at metonymy. Thanks again.................peace!
Date: 8/8/2020 2:32:00 PM
My mind is spinning. Awesome ink.
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 8/8/2020 9:52:00 PM
...that was a fruitful bottle of wine. ;),
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/8/2020 2:37:00 PM
Thank you my friend. What is there to say about a poem that was found at the bottom of a wine bottle?
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