We Danced

I penned a couplet for you today.
Rather, a quill manipulated
my hand and scrawled mendacity.
The misanthrope's who read the ode
applauded with flippers on.

Such insight. Such depth.

Mussolini meets Monet and
the Mephistopheles Mambo mounts.
Call me a scribe and I murder myself.
Call me a liar and I impregnate your charm.

I purposely dislocated my arm today.
Rather, your tongue severed bone
and flesh was torn from my shoulder;
a needed braised boomerang
to stimulate my poetic prowess.

Such clarity. Such wisdom.

Lenin leads Lichtenstein and
the Lucifer Lindy is launched.
Call me a poet and I gnarl my fingers.
Call me a fabulist and I bow to a crooked smile.

A jellyfish swam through my veins today.
Rather, the tentacles of a tyrant
triggered a fabricated Tanka.
Maudlin stumbles when I laugh alone -
more comedic when we cackle together.

Such simplicity. Such compassion.

Bundy befriends Berchtold and
the Beelzebub Bossa Nova begins.
Call me a dramatist and I gag upon reflection.
Call me a simpleton and your wishes are granted.

I solemnly yearn to expire today.
Rather, a fool fires in a fury
and a mannequin lies in his casket.
The curse you've driven towards me -
a combination menu
when a lone Woolf inconspicously
devours a battered Browning.

Such diversity. Such nothingness.

Stalin seduces Seurat and
the Satanic Samba softly swoons.
Call me a parodist and I choke upon perfection.
Call me a realist when I'm sleeping on nails.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
February 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win John in Chris D. Aechtner's contest "For The Sake Of Free Verse". Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
February 23, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Wow, always amazing, John. Congratulations on you very fine and deserving win. Always, Annalise
Freeman Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Good to see you at the top John. Congratulations on your inspiring Free verse and it honored third place. Agape, Moses
George   Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Hi John, Many congrat's on your WIN. I must confess, I am still trying to grasp the entire meaning of this one and will get back to you. Lainie.
Mehta Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of Chris, John
Onclaud Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 9:20 AM
oozing with dancing notes,john.. what whooper with my special KUDOS to you! :) huggs, nette
Neels Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM
John, what a write!! Congratulations on your win in Chris's contest, :-) love and hugs Wilma
Sweetheart Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 6:51 AM
Congrats John on your grand win in the free verse contest my friend.. enjoy another chart topping win luv..
Mannan Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 2:59 AM
Such beauty in this vivid poem John. many congrats for this win
Pettit Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Quite a write. Congratulations on winning with this entry in the contest.
Inka Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Well done, congrats on this unique portrait of evils boogie down
K. Avatar
February 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Super congrats on your awesome win, John-- this sure is food for thought-- really enjoyed reading through each line of your great poem-- :)
Loveless Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Please get as many people as possible to read Hush Missing Child <3
Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 6:31 AM
Amazing poetry, Congrats John!! Love Light Truth Patricia
Moreno Avatar
October 2, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Three great poems, best of luck in the next round...Raul
Gass Avatar
September 30, 2009 at 5:15 AM
Again, Congratulations, John! Best of luck in the finals with theses three beautifuly penned poems! Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Another winner....and I see one more!! Outstanding!!!
Adeite Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 8:11 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome… poem, worth featuring..; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great John! you are on of those i celebrated in my poem titled "Top twenty super souper" Adeleke
Fraser Avatar
August 28, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week>>James
Richards Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 3:19 PM
It's nice to see your work again, John! Congratulations on your featured poem, and hope your other writing is going well!! :)
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August 24, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Congratualtions on being featured this week! Great poem! ~Trudy~
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August 24, 2009 at 8:29 AM
John,..congrats on a great poem being featured this week !! james
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August 24, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Very interesting and thought provoking poem, John. Congrats on being featured. Krista
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August 24, 2009 at 6:27 AM
John Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Great write as always! Love Laura :)
Brown Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 3:18 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week John. Love, Carol
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