Shock Tactics

It is silent
Neon sulphuric mustard gas
It is the snare
Spilling poison, dropped chalice
You are the cupbearer
Drinking your holy communion
From ashes to rubble

I remember you
The smiling tiger
Roaring to the pounce
Fiercely tugging at life caught
Between your polished claws
Until the wall fell and celebration
We were selling bricks in bin liners

You can get up off your knees now
The table would have killed you anyway.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ryusaka Avatar
June 8, 2009 at 11:42 AM
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! GOING IN MY FAVORITES... of ALL TIME!! The ending is just... incredible. All of your images are exquisite... in fact every aspect of the poem is just perfect. Thanks for all your comments... and for this write! You have an amazing talent!
Guzzi Avatar
June 8, 2009 at 6:37 AM
I loved the ride..I think I get all but the last line. Soup mail me please so I can enjoy it in its entirety. Light & Love
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