Notes About The Poem

2nd in Choose a Line 3 (Sponsor: Joseph May)

Judged: June 7th, 2025

Send your regards

"By the squeaky old gate that tomorrow will find,"
kindness is a necessary handkerchief:
convex lips to meet mine with gentle understanding
words that tenderize as a snarling babe sedated by mother's milk

Please wait for me there
never minding fallen appearances 
spider veins spindled in my corporation - bogus skins - 
depleted gums, haunted eyes 

Extend a posy, a leaf of scripture, a lump of sugar
be impressed at the flounce of this wisteria skirt
and silver-studded circulation stockings
in remembrance of my blush
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Thomas Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I don't know whence this came or even what it really means, but I still want more of it, Trina. The muscularity of language and rhythm is stunning.
May Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Very nicely penned Trina, Congrats on your win
Layne Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Appreciated, Joseph! Great prompts.
Jones Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I love the way this flows and unfolds!
Layne Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Thanks Karen! I am happy you enjoyed it.
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