Premenstrual Syndrome -

She painted cubes and angles
drowned in hues
of density and celsius pressures,
it was in part due
to her retrospect of comfortable sorrow,

the syndrome was complicated
by the distant shine
of a brilliant lover,
I remember her voice coming 
to me like that of a 
summer solstice
eagerly carressed by the lungs
of the bluejays
that would translate the technique
of blossoms
like it were their first language,

her fury was lush,
and she channeled it properly,
I'm positive shes negative
in an act thats sincere,
she is positively negatively
painting in gray today -

J.A.B.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Empress Avatar
June 4, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Dear Justin, what do you not know about women? You seem to understand the biology, psychology, and chemistry of women on such a deep and profound manner. Its hard for some individuals to think from “ grey” perhaps here you meant grey as in gloominess. But I would rather think in grey than think from either black or white. I love the way youv said “ im positive she is negative” negative to so many other biological possibilities and negative about everything around ;) i love your way of feeling ~ a sign of profound emotional intelligence… you amaze me everytime. And impress the soul of a woman who knows PMS a bit amplified due to endometriosis. Thank you! Fave it is! Sending you warm light always
Bordner Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Yes Poetess, I know that a good woman needs to embrace and express her moods. A woman's moods are an integral aspect of her personality and spirit. Your moods are exquisite...J.A.B.
Manassian Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM
What a fascinating write....ahhhh...women. Emotional lot....so many hues....those two last lines....fascinating
Bordner Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Judging women just doesn't work when their in the grey Eileen. Mans' greatest rival. Those final lines do evoke a lot my friend. J.A.B.
Anglesey Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 5:25 PM
You never know what mood you're going to get. Gray moods much easier to handle than fickle black or red. I'm sure she appreciates your ability to swiftly adjust :)
Bordner Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 2:18 PM
Adjusting is a matter of survival my friend - there is something smooth about grey Karen - thanks for purusing my archives - J.A.B. %
Wesley Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Just when you think you understand a woman, it will fall apart. Some of us are the enigma that must be subdued and the ride is sometimes bewildering but the highs a lows are not to be missed. Your depiction of a woman has it's own fascination Justin; worth knowing I'd say! Love, Elizabeth
Bordner Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 9:54 PM
I can rely on you to understand my substance Elizabeth - I adore the lows as much as the highs, but only because of hope - thanks so much for the love - J.A.B. %
Mac Donald Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 6:06 AM
That's one way to describe it, Justin..."positively negatively painting in gray today"! I'm watching outside as I write this thinking that even Mother Nature must have this "syndrome". The sky is brooding and grey, it's cold and stray flakes are starting to fall. Keep well! Love, Mikki
Bordner Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Sounds like an august overcast Mikki - I wish we had some snow over here, but all good things to those who respect patience - glad you enjoyed the word play in this write my lovely friend - J.A.B. %
Dietrich Avatar
October 31, 2012 at 2:54 PM
very interesting one of a woman you have known!! I enjoyed the read! and thanks what you had to say about trees. How cool that you would like to be one!
Bordner Avatar
November 1, 2012 at 10:00 PM
I like pleasing you very much Andrea - women are strange - J.A.B. %
A   Avatar
October 26, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Hola, Justin!!! wow..on the emotions.... watch out for this cycle.... you would not like me on my negetive days.. LOL... I stay away from ME" and drown my hues too... , thank you for sharing your wonderful poem, Good night*PD
Bordner Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 11:40 PM
Mucho felice PD., I love your candor here - perhaps thats the test of frienship, survivning the rough while preserving an enthussiasm for the potential for positive meetings - thanks my friend - J.A.B. %
Wellington Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Hey Jab...I can't believe you would dare to venture down that road...most men would be petrified to even go there. commendation to the max my friend. Tnx for visiting. One love. Joy Wells
Bordner Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 12:06 AM
I thank you for the 'Props' Joy - I must understand women in order to comprehend life, and the amazing biology of women is terrifying & enchanting, so writing about the magic of women is a mandate from the Divine - J.A.B. %
Grisetti Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM
so many great words combined in unique ways. Love it.
Bordner Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM
This piece is about accepting the value of melancholoy, and reemerging with the positive divine Joann - I thank you for the compliments - J.A.B. %
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October 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM
WHOAHSERS.... Not only do I love this poem, but it is favorited. I latched onto every word -haha. I was almost drowned by this piece...uh...in a good way, if there's such thing? LOVELY piece. Always~Laura
Bordner Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 8:59 AM
You are such a gothic vixen Laura - this poem is a microcosm of your brilliance - thanks for the unremitting love - J.A.B. %
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