An Army of Cliches

Discussion in 'Poetry' started by *electrica*, Sep 18, 2004.

  1. *electrica*

    *electrica* Member

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    Boredom courses with each flood
    It forces me to paper with
    An army of cliches
    Your absence makes my heart grow distant

    Well that fall broke my boundaries
    But the wall, the knife, the matches
    Built them back higher
    Absence turns my heart to jade

    I didn't demand to be your gravity
    Never bronzed you with my glow
    Welcome to the ice age
    Pallor makes my heart grow cold

    My violence hurt your sensibilities?
    Well your silence hurts my ears
    It doesn't heal this blister
    Absence makes my heart forget
     
  2. fulmah

    fulmah Chaser of Muses

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    I really enjoyed this one *electrica*; first off, it's a very catchy title, and I liked the way you worked the cliches into the overall structure. the flow here was beautifully maintained, your wordplay was great, and a good ending finished this one off; thanks for sharing this :)

    I loved this stanza!
     
  3. *electrica*

    *electrica* Member

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    I don't know what to say. Thank you for always saying such nice things to me, I guess.
     
  4. Razor Face

    Razor Face Member

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    ouch.....felt that one.
    Was expecting a rant on bad writing and instead got a very honest, personal, direct expression of bitterness. A very good write. Thanks for posting.
     
  5. *electrica*

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    It does come off as bitter, but it's actually just what the first line says; boredom. I was honestly just bored and kind of forgetting all about my boyfriend because he wouldn't talk to me for a week lol. But thank you. I really do appreciate all the kind words.
     
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