Magic Rocks

I hold three magic rocks, in my hand

Rolling them over, and over, and over

Leaving this reality behind, far behind

They use to be in my gall bladder

A magical place, where it is dark and stagnant

Land of slumber, land of poisonous gases

Land of cramping bloat, with a sulfur and brimstone moat

Cellular creatures carry away the death

Flushed from the world into a bright watery grave

Incise the evil, release the magic

Tickery, trickery, bamboozle me

When I least expect it, you erupt into the colonic maze

Leaving the body, weak and wasted, unable to defend the fortresses...

Angels or demons converge apon the carcass, poking it with their probes

Preparing it with ointment and spices, to send it into the tormentor

Bleed vessels, bleed, give us all your life

Partake of the concoction to ease your grief and pain...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shango Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM
When the body, when our pain, becomes the metaphor for beauty, the poem grows wings exalted.
Fraser Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Koolio piece Doris, i hope you are feeling better now, and the best of luck in the contest >> James
Nunn Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Those magic rocks are no laughing matter, but this was funny....thanks for the comments on my poems..Danny
Gumbo Avatar
November 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM
outstanding write! I really liked the way this came off the page... :) glad to hear (by way of the comments), that you are 'feeling better'... you got it licked sister. ;)~
Dufresne Avatar
November 13, 2009 at 4:58 AM
well I didn't know whether to laugh(which I did) or be amazed at your poetic biological journey(which Iwas) or empathize with you in your pain(which I do.) Good write. And concerning Just Posting......NOW I get it.!! Brain burn! That IS funny. Thanks-Robert
Kendrick Avatar
November 13, 2009 at 2:35 AM
Excellent write. Your sickness sharpened your wit. Keep writing. Mom
Owens Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Good to hear...I've been praying for you...Marty
Owens Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Hey Doris...This is very funny and good..Enjoyed reading...good luck in the contest....Are you doing okay? Marty
Richards Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Now this is funny!!! I love your wonderful and unique twist to this contest!! Hooray for you, Doris!! You rock!!! (no pun intended lol!)
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