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Of course you don't have to read this
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Cut up
slashed off
glued back
together

the words find a way to fix or
release a specific
feeling

close up
far off
stitched back
in place

syllables minimize & emphasize
the pythonic strangeness
of a curious fever

dismembered
pulled down
rebuilt back
into shape

with the flames of passion
these thoughts can
resist anything

and yet
some fail
to see
the dangers
of it all

for with these words
I can create chaos &
cuddle in the arms of sanity

as long as I damn well please.

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 Reviews of "Of course you don't have to read this"
Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on January 28, 2005
your right
more powerful than well you know...
most will ride on the poets back
take care

Reviewed by Joshua Miller (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2005
Didn't have to, but I did! Liked it!

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on January 26, 2005
Let the reader (and the writer) beware!

Reviewed by Daniel McTaggart
Reviewed on January 26, 2005
But suppose the arms of sanity belonged to a professional wrestler with hair covering 90% of his body?

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 26, 2005
funny, i was just thinking the same thing ...

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on January 26, 2005
hi ric...nice and i always read your poems

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 26, 2005
Actually I thought for a minute you were talking about my finger that got almost chopped off.

Reviewed on January 26, 2005
Richard,

But seriously...with a title like that, who could resist?

A strong, emotional, excellently composed poem. Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

I know I didn't have to, but I'm glad I did. :)


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