The Shadow of Print

Strange magic occurs in storms of glinted fog and floating sand--
It is this haunt of time and assurance that we find ourselves,
As: Paranoia peaks into blood, seeping through a concrete cafe.
A broken memory and then the muscle of marble
And here in this corner: Time's warped pride.

Her liquid and dust 
Our smile and laugh--and our hopeless alternative
To usher in the shadow of print--divinity's backside.
And so we begin again the love and the darkness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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June 10, 2011 at 6:53 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Matt. It is an honor to be on the list with you this week. May you find the inspiration to keep you writing. Love, Carol
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June 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM
My congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Matt
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June 5, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Congrats Matt on your featured poem this week on PS... a nice write to share with us all with luv..
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