Of Poets and Rapists

The lunatic caressed the words of the lips
The saint crept the innocent’s soul

The first spurt his ink in the pulp
The second groped for the flesh’s call

The rhymester’s itch by pen, relief!
The copulator’s, prey’s grief!

The poet  died sane with words
The rapist in fire abodes!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Rozario Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 10:27 PM
And yeah about commenting I do comment on other poets work, specially who comment on mine...it's a nice thing to do. So yeah, thanks a lot for choosing me as a fav...I'm honored...:). Have a great day/night Glenn.
Rozario Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM
The title caught my eyes first...and now that I've read the whole poem, it makes me go 'Hmmm'...a really strong write, gives you something to think about!!! Enjoyed this piece Glenn.
Sentes Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 11:23 PM
Thanks for dropping by, pal! ;)
Mutugi Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 4:39 PM
And the poet died sane with words, I love the analogy in this poem.Great; great Glenn
Mister Roboto Avatar
July 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM
"itch by the pen" I relate. Intriguing.
Mehta Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 3:28 PM
very profound and meaningful expressions, Glenn
Onclaud Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 4:55 AM
a raging write.. a shattering expo of impressions! :) huggs, nette
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