Prose Is My Devil.

I believe prose is the devil,
The page is too large with detailed explanation.
A herring that is hungry for details and plot lines.
A parasite that taunts me.

I am in love with the poem,
The page is concise with word paint.
A butterfly kiss on a lilac desiring immediate nectar.
A lover that teases me.

For the verse is easier quest
For the moment bound
the present beloved
the feeling liver.
The solemn sinner.

I believe prose is the worthy prince,
The one with the page and the avid reader.
A well educated monarch on a lofty peak.
A soon king that rejects me.

I am in love with the unattainable,
The poem's black heart.
An ignorant fool who understands
A line left open.

For freedom is heartbreak
For the doomed spirit
the critically judged
the cursed be-er
The chosen loner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Croft Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem! Have a great day
Ray Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 8:48 AM
while i could go on and on about the beast we share....my admission herein is simply...i could not have said it better
Stone Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Do not play drums, but do beat out a rhythm with my hands in NC.
Stone Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Really liked the sense of being haunted by your art.
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December 27, 2011 at 8:27 PM
wow! Loved every words in here, specially the third stanza. what left to say when you left me speechless. awesome!
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Congrats Autumn on your poem "Prose is my Devil" being featured. Vince
Mckenzie Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Autumn ~ Wow I've been gone to long Congratulations on your featured poem ! Laura :)
Brown Avatar
September 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Autumn. Love, Carol
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Deep poem on poetry. I believe we all seek to touch with our words. Poetry has a knack for covering the big picture with fewer words than prose. Maybe that's why politicians aren't poets. Vince
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July 30, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading a most creative write tonight... looking forward to many more.. with luv..
Hales Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM
really enjoyed you words sarah x
Brown Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 11:39 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Autumn. Wishing you a beautiful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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