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To Waste
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A flash of your hand
an unbidden memory
I remember those fingers
and suddenly
I'm no longer
quite so horny
not so eager
to lift my whip
to laugh with joy
at the crack of his hip
there I see
concealing your face
the very hand
that laid me waste
you coaxed the words
right from my lips
tiny swords
with frightening clip
and just when I
began to think
I could justify
my kitchen sink
you laid me waste

I said to you
would you like to see
the very breath
that you've knocked from me
and you said you thought
it was quite a treat
to see the way
I shift my feet
to accomodate
the earth below
and you intimidate
a confession free
that I had buried
so deep in me
and laid to waste

you never thought
that I'd buy that
you say you brought
the cat's own hat
but listen here
I've seen that trick
you played it there
with nary a lick
and then you laid
me ever so quick
to waste

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 Reviews of "To Waste"
Reviewed by Ian Thorpe
Reviewed on January 23, 2005
Long time since I read you April and its reassuring to see you are as dark and brooding as ever and your writing is as thoughtful and well crafted. Interesting rhymes and a nice mix of defiance and vulnerability.
I will not leave it so long next time,
best
Ian

Reviewed by Mary Quire
Reviewed on January 21, 2005
Interesting write. Very thoughtful.

M.Rose

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on January 19, 2005
don't sound like a bad thing here
(or is it just me?)sounds good
very very good!!

Reviewed on January 19, 2005
Really deep, and ducks love deep waters

Reviewed by Daniel McTaggart
Reviewed on January 18, 2005
Interesting how everyone says you're deep. But then, it's obvious these words come from such a place. A place, perhaps, where reality hasn't cooked through to the center and the feelings are still raw. I think this accounts for the effect you have on us, April. For that, I tip my poetic hat to you.

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on January 17, 2005
i agree with sandy, your poetry has depth that is not often found, but luckily, i have been reading you for a long time

Reviewed by Sandy Knauer
Reviewed on January 16, 2005
April, I believe you are one of the most talented, deep writers I have ever read anywhere. I only discovered you tonight, and what a treat it has been. In my opinion (which may not be worth much, but it's from the heart ALOL) this is outstanding work.

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on January 16, 2005
This is an interesting mind altering write..that I must read again. Excellent

Allen

Reviewed by James Daniels
Reviewed on January 16, 2005
Very clear and to the point, nice work, enjoyed your work.~jd

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2005
This is very clever indeed and I liked the flow.


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