The Heart of a Writer

[Twixn...]

The Heart of a Writer

we all surround our hearts with certain types of devices
barrier walls, some heated, coursing security
others cold and bitter
Some stoic and stone, keeping out the arrows
eventually one will sink through the murder holes
cupid will die laughing

I've seen barbed wire, keeping everything away
tearing at the soul
I figured writers could etch words out of those twisted wires
people staring in from outside with awe,
not that I would recommend for the sake of art
but the twisted image can be beautiful
red smears a crimson sky
flames of passion can be one hell of a craft

contortionists
we bend those spines back,
twisting at the chemicals running through
we live for that crack
addictive, seductive... it's nothing
but we reach for it every-time we sink a pen in
dabble at a typewriter
Twist those wires
sometimes the darkness is a solstice
I've had the sun burn out my eyes
twist my skin into a leathery smile
Cancerous and required,
but the night has spoon-fed me words
cradled me into its silence
and spit me out the other-side
rings of hope around my eyes
waking up to realize
that these twisting wires are nothing but silly puddy
and my hearts content -
steadily pumping oblivion.

[Twixn...]

Links up soon... I'm poop'n.

[ItoldUIwasFat]

you dont nees links anymore lol

this was so good such smooth and silky
stuff here. i dunno where to begin
to be honest. the imagery this gave was
so vivid i really dove into this like
towards the middle i found myself
concentrating on each line...
the ease of your words from line was
absolutely great.

sometimes the darkness is a solstice

thaat right there was just perfect.
really cool drop man hope to see more

[Madbeats]

Excellent imagry here. Your imagination and way with words creates amazing pictures.

[Twixn...]

bump.

[Spoken Deity]

Glad I got to read this.

your images are on-fucking-fire, as always. Your language is nonchalant, and yet, has this Kierkegaardian angst/depression wrapped through. You're use of various poetic devices kept the read interesting, constantly switching up the habitual rhythm we create in our head. I'd say you used a few key words a little too often, to be exact, the word 'wire.' Not to say there are 5-6 great synonyms, but rather, there is a way to use a word often that doesn't throw you off. I think the sound of the word just kind of strikes you, and it reads odd having it jump out that much. This could be a personal preference, however.

I'm glad to see you posting still. I'd love for you to return the favor