What Am I

When we can't take it any more
it's all we can see
It's the whites of our eyes
after crying them out incessantly

Highly flammable
Great balls of fire
Goodness gracious, danger ahead, stop!
It's a situation that is fathoms beyond dire

Texas Chainsaw, Freddy, Jason
Blood, guts and gore
Out out damn spot?  Surely said in jest
Bludgeoned puzzle pieces, remains on the floor

Before my quill becomes totally saturated
by that gory syrupy goo
I'm reminded that there is that
softer, more palatable side too

Satiny petals left in a trail
leading to sultry stained lips
Patina of the dress that fits like a glove
Ruby glistening nails gracing beckoning fingertips

Flat or bubbly, just a matter of taste
spirits lift as glasses are raised
Berries and cherries delicious by themselves
or as desserts, eaten sweetened or glazed

Declaring love within a lacy valentine
A gift of adoration from the heart 
Donated, a most precious gift of life
Allowing a heart to throb, til death do us part

Can't help but make a statement
When all else has been said
Yes I know you know that I know you know
Based upon what the reader has read...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 4/6/2016 4:16:00 PM
this is a puzzle to me but I sure enjoyed it. I see it got congrats a while back. Belated congratulations.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 4/8/2016 5:07:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Andrea, I was focusing on the color red. Thank you very much!
Date: 2/13/2016 8:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! An expressive yet subtle buildup and I like how you ended. Excellent.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/14/2016 11:09:00 AM
Such a wonderful critique Susan, much appreciated, thank you.
Date: 2/12/2016 5:29:00 PM
Congrats on your success in this contest. I've been really busy, but hope to read more of your fine work in the future. RAY
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/14/2016 11:06:00 AM
Thank you for the congrats Ray, I understand about being busy. I'll read more of your wonderful poetry in the near future as well.
Date: 2/12/2016 6:56:00 AM
MANY CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN, DINEEN.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/14/2016 11:03:00 AM
Elaine, how kind of you, thank you.
Date: 2/10/2016 4:22:00 PM
Dineen, I still don't know who you are? but whoever you are, you are a great gift.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/10/2016 6:42:00 PM
Focusing on red in this piece, so nice to be in the company of other poets, such a wonderful compliment, thank you Pashang.
Date: 2/10/2016 2:49:00 PM
This is so wonderfully written! And well deserving the win!! Congratulations to you Dineen
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/10/2016 6:38:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats Carrie, appreciated.
Date: 2/10/2016 4:55:00 AM
Congratulations Dineen on a fabulous poem and your placement in the contest. A deserved winner.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/10/2016 6:32:00 PM
You are so kind Daniel for saying so, thank you very much.
Date: 2/9/2016 11:50:00 PM
Hi Dineen, loving and enjoying this one all over again, thank you for the super XOOL Who AM I Support. A delight and head scratching contest. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Poet Destroyer A
Date: 2/10/2016 12:06:00 AM
It was not Easy, I had to close two of my own monoku contest early today. :) I hope this means you are enjoying this site. I love seeing you around other poets poems.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/10/2016 12:00:00 AM
I appreciate the compliment Linda. Can't be easy judging so many talented entries. Thank you for your consideration! :)
Date: 2/9/2016 11:30:00 PM
Dineen, Congrats on the who I am taks! Thanks for supporting another PD contest. through SK
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Date: 2/10/2016 12:04:00 AM
Hi Dineen, I judged this contest, from my sisters account ... She's still on TOUR ;) I gave her credit for allowing me to run this fun contest from her contest page... Good night. LINDA
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/9/2016 11:58:00 PM
Thank you Skat, I had fun writing this. I truly appreciate your support. :)
Date: 2/6/2016 4:26:00 PM
I must say, I was blown away by this poem, Really enjoyed it. Cheers, Craig
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/9/2016 11:00:00 AM
That was quite the compliment, thank you very much Craig.
Date: 2/6/2016 9:07:00 AM
Hi, Dineen, I will not read the poem yet, for it is for my sisters contest, I will be the one judging this contest... hehe, I'm just here, because I saw you online, I want to wish you a Happy Day. It's early Morn, here. LOL... Smiles... LINDA
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/9/2016 10:55:00 AM
Hello Linda, when I read the contest details, yes, I saw it was listed as your contest. But I didn't know that you and Skat are sisters, you 2 must be close. Thank you, I had an early start Saturday, wishing you a pleasant rest of your day. :)
Date: 2/6/2016 8:11:00 AM
Such a dramatic take on this subject. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your creative style.
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Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 2/6/2016 8:48:00 AM
How kind of you to compliment my creativity so, Elaine. Thank you very much. :)
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