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... squirm in your grave
by jeanne rené watson → (All Poetry by jeanne rené watson)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Rated "PG13" by the Author.

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... a poem of man's inhumanity

Photo: Jeanne Rene Watson at the table the wedding guest languishes in celebration his arm dangles a toast to the times the glass weeps, purged of its aspirations perverted reflections in the sparkle of shattered desire and glint of pooling blood served up in the aftermath and raised to our perspective "to life" he cheers undisturbed at the table he waits ~ to life … to life … to life … to life! under godly white linens puckered round the shape of full lips poised for his turn to kiss the bride and dance beneath the ballroom canopy swaying box-stepping with the rhythm of electrical wires exposed air ducts cemented in an irreversible inhale anxious to daydream in her arms as they waltz mid the scatter of shard and ashes "to life" he squeals from out of the bowels of implausible "to life, and may you all be left to … " Copyright jeanne rené watson 11.05 Written some time ago ... still applies ...
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Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on March 22, 2019

Certainly, as Richard has written, surrealistic. But I'm probably too dense to get the symbolism, particularly the "pooled blood," more like someone committing suicide over lost love and potential marriage. But the dance changes that, unless it is the dance of death.

Ron

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on March 21, 2019

You write (IMO) like a surrealist paints. Colorful unique imagery supports your gist well. You can share your life with others, but no one can live your life for you. At the end of the day, you are the only person you can count on. Happiness doesn't happen by accident, and you shouldn't expect to achieve it passively, or second-handedly. It requires diligence, and keeping your heart and mind unfettered and healthy. Enjoyed your thoughts. r

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on March 20, 2019

well written
budd

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Most assuredly "to life," and yes indeed, "to life" still more than ever applies. Nice thoughts, perfectly penned.