We Danced By Poet John Heck

 We Danced  written by Poet John Heck

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.

Disclaimer:" We Danced" poem written in the year 2009 
by Mr.John Heck,a wonderful poet to be known who is no longer in our P.S family.
Being new to this site ,very sad to know few of them 
have already demised.
Let's explore the treasure box by reading their works.
I am sure we can gain lots of knowledge and in fact 
improve our writing skills too. 
May the demised soul's RIP.
We can keep them alive through posting 
and re-reading their dedications.

1-7-2020

Note: Submitting in "The Uncontest" Poetry Contest.
Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 7/3/2020 5:46:00 AM
This is a wonderful tribute!
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Date: 7/3/2020 1:18:00 PM
Hello mam, Yes It's indeed a tribute for a demised soul. Take care.Warm regards~Deepa:-)
Date: 7/1/2020 10:28:00 PM
Thanks for sharing poetry of John Heck. he was one I never got to know well here. We ran in different circles but I was very aware of him . I think he strayed from Soup shortly after I arrived!!
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Date: 7/3/2020 3:28:00 AM
Hello Andrea mam, Oh thanks for telling about him. Yeah ,that's sad.. sometimes we cannot keep in touch always due to personal schedules. We need to thank the sponsor for organising this lovely contest:-) Have a great day.Take care. With love~Deepa
Date: 7/1/2020 8:21:00 AM
You're right Deepa, they left behind a treasure trove of literature for us to enjoy and what better tribute to them than to showcase their works. Tom.
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V. Deepa
Date: 7/1/2020 11:23:00 AM
Hello Sir, Very true.They've left behind gorgeous works of literature. Let's read during our free time and enjoy them:-) Have a nice day.Best wishes. ~Deepa
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