Passages

First a twinkle in her daddy’s eye
Hypnotized
By the rhythm of her hips 
Momma’s hips
Gripping, tugging, releasing him
Encouraging the venom 
Pulsating, quaking: 
The laxative 
Voyaging through the passages

Welcome to the world
A brand new baby girl!
Simple mind under the curls
Just sucks on her bo-bo   
She speaks her first words 
And then before you know
She’s preparing for her classes
The sequel to her passage

Graduation day 
For this bright young female
A glory to her story 
Tears of joy from received hail
Onto the next chapter 
Because it’s feat that she’s after
Enlisted to manage ravage
The Atlantic is her passage

Presented to the tasks
Of a female soldier
Doesn’t think 
Solely follow’s her superior’s orders
Was assigned to convoy duty
When she and her platoon were blasted
A tragedy 
A disaster
A catalyst in her final passage


I'd love to hear Common recite this rap
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Roske Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Well done Brittany!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM
sorry for the duplication... it's STILL a magnificent poem!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Brilliantly conceived and rendered! A story of hope and achievement, ending in grief and sorrow... Well done, Brittany!! Best wishes, Keith
Molise Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 11:50 AM
I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOU RECITE IT...NO ONE CAN DO A BETTER JOB THAN YOU WHEN IT COMES TO WATS WRITTEN FROM THE HEART
The Drunken Poet Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 6:32 PM
SOUP MAIL!!!!!!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 4:21 PM
An extraordinary piece with an apt title, rich in imagery and language but with a catastrophic ending. Nicely rhymed and beautifully constructed! Well done Britanny!! Best wishes, Keith
Britt Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 4:25 PM
It is so nice hearing from you, Keith! Thank you <3
Brown Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Brittany a warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your lif . Love, Carol
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:47 AM
hey girl you excites my mind,great write
Britt Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Thank you, Richard :)
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 5:43 AM
After reading all these comments I couldn't help but to agree with them!!! The rhythm was EXCELLENT!!! The presentation is perfect...and very heartfelt!!!
Britt Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Thank you :)
The Drunken Poet Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 9:49 PM
WOW,SMH you just blew my mind.This is what you call a good poem. STUPENDOUS WRITE!!!!!ON MY WAY TO READ MORE!!!!!
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Very flattering hearing this from one of my favorite poets! :D
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 8:43 PM
How awful was her last passage! I really enjoyed this one and I hope it does well in the contest. very creative.
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea :)
May Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 7:20 PM
love it... nicely written..good luck in the contest....always....Joseph
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Thank you for wishing me good luck, Joseph :)
Grisetti Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 6:52 PM
An excellent poem for the contest, a sure winner.
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM
You really think so? That mean's so much! :D
A   Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Brittany, very cool,,Today I'm reading poems from my aunt PD's account, hope you don't mind. Sincerely pd's niece SYLVIA }!{
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Of course I don't mind! Hope you enjoy all of the poems you read <3
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