Sarah Alfonso Poet Personification

Sharp Ivory Brushes

Sharp ivory brushes my torso
Pain, but pleasure’s persistent
A flash of boredom that coinsides
With 
Saliva and other 
Suspitions.
Answers lay just beyond
Splashes of color and
Juxtaposed likenesses
My squealing snout hides me
And my pink flesh exposes
But covered with fiery illusion
From days in a ring of fire
My voice illudes as inconceivable 
As it is
I illogically continue
Desbite negative notions
Thrashing in dark waters
A serpent lies in wait
Biding time, to set me straight

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Beata Agustin March 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2016 at 1:33 PM Sarah, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A July 19, 2015 at 5:02 PM SARAH, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT

Gwendolen Song May 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM Top o the day to you, Sarah, and welcome to poetry soup. Don't know what other websites u have written for or shared your poetry but I believe you will find this a lovely new home! Personification is very tricky and I often have to work at it intensely..could u tell me what object is being personified bc I am a lil slow to catch on. Love some of your phrases..well, let me know. Have a warm and sunny day. Finally NO RAIN! Gwendolen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 20, 2011 at 6:22 AM Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your amazing creative poetry ... hope u have fun on P.S. as u continue to share with luv..

Ernie J May 20, 2011 at 5:42 AM Very interesting.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 20, 2011 at 3:52 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Sarah. 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. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol