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Elisabeth Barstowe

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Standard

by Elisabeth Barstowe — Read all 441 poems by Elisabeth Barstowe

Monday, March 14, 2011

What's the standard of standardization?
I have a two-mind incantation
that won't hear about
this instant gratification.
Yeah.
I sum it up as lude conduct.
The press into equal shape mold kind.

Who says I can't be me?
I have to be you?
Well.
Loosen your mind and button down
I tell you what is true ,
for me at least,
admitted, maybe not for you.

Cornered vices,
makes a mountain
lures, ensnares, entices.

Where's the good in
enslaving creativity
restraining ingenuity?
Does the shrinkage fit?

 

 



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Reviewed on March 20, 2011
I believe in standards or limits, it helps put a lot of things in check. Thanks.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on March 17, 2011
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 14, 2011
Each must follow their own starlight and find comfort and peace within...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on March 14, 2011
Great questions, Elisabeth,
that can't be fully answered by everyone
and that's where doubt and argument and the value of self lie;
a finely expressed challenge here.

John

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 14, 2011
You pose some good questions in this one Elizabeth and ones I think we as poets must all question our hearts about when we write.
fee

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 14, 2011
Great writing sweet lady..enjoyed...Hugsss

Reviewed by Paul Judges
Reviewed on March 14, 2011
Very good poem, Elisabeth !


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