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Hieroglyphics in the east gateway: sleep

He was sleeping.

Muscular spasms and audible breathing.

When the gateway opened from 2873.74 miles away.

Distances closed from my palm to yours
and my heart skipped 3 beats in it's dark shallow cave.

:
collapsed memories like forgotten veins
.

the scars burn bright.
& I hold
nothing but a bottle
|

cynicism on an empty stomach

and I'm not falling for it this time.

;
sour grass
& cigarettes
i kiss like i mean it,
but i never stay
for long
.

it's always
meant to
h u r t: you

white and pink gilded
dogwood
blossoms

unfurl like moon.beams and ghost breath .. . .
under your pillow.

I dream of you for ho u r s

and am never satisfied without blood on my hands.

i want fury
and screaming tragedy
i want
rage &
killing glances
under burned up
sheets.

& you just sleep.

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On Wednesday June 4th, 2008, Six-Out (1832) writes:

I don't know how I didn't read this sooner. But I'm as blown away now, as I'm sure I would've been when you posted.

On Friday May 30th, 2008, Jonas (885) writes:

this tropicalsnowstorm guy tends to show up right before me and say what i intended to say thus forcing me to attempt to be creative in order not to appear mundane. fuck that: "& you just sleep" perfect final line to an introspective narrative that is challenging but enriching to identify with.

On Thursday May 15th, 2008, TropicalSnowstorm (696) writes:

"& you just sleep"...man! Loved this piece! The contrasting images are fantastic. Ciao, T/S

On Wednesday April 9th, 2008, TheProphetUntold (349) writes:

Painfully hard to swallow, like a dozen pills down a parched throat. Alas, the ends justify the means. Brutal and beautiful. A triumphant return. Respect. +tpu+

On Thursday March 20th, 2008, Sinnocence (54) writes:

im so glad when you write! i love your style.

On Saturday March 15th, 2008, Magic Hatter (2383) writes:

well. a huge "Welcome back" should preceed your posting after long absence, as you eluded below. As other commenters have bestowed, the compliments just flow, much like the inner cog of this nicely abstract poem; spacey and introspective with a good dose of observational merit. It reminded me of AniDayz, in the sense that there's a familiarity to rhythm, to the basic mechanical workings of homophonic sounds, but yet the whole structure of the piece was fresh and originally put together; the use of scattered syntax and punctuation ofr instance gave it a half-concrete poem effect, making the visual side just as appetising as the intellectual one. Guh, that sounds very 'academic' - not my intention; just...this: excellence...

On Sunday March 16th, 2008, carlosjackal (1598) writes:

An Academic Mancunian..*ponders*

On Friday March 14th, 2008, Buttons (146) writes:

Your metaphors are brilliant in this write.. "I kiss like I mean but never stay long" *loved it* -rach ;)

On Friday March 14th, 2008, slow.burn.star (95) writes:

it does. i thrive on chaos. it feeds me.

On Friday March 14th, 2008, Drea (976) writes:

I wish.. I could write half as good as you. The title alone got me.. but the words... the words are put together perfectly. It's like a beautiful chaos. If that makes any sense..

On Friday March 14th, 2008, slow.burn.star (95) writes:

Thanks! xoxo. First time I've posted in a loooong time, More to come. x.S

On Sunday March 16th, 2008, carlosjackal (1598) writes:

Yay! I'm holding you to that :) This place is lacking the big gun poets like yourself.

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, tangeled (559) writes:

this is incredible. beautiful. very well done. i'm pretty much speechless. wow. *cheers* two pens up! ~ta

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, dying angel (1374) writes:

oh my god. this is so awesome. you summed up so many of my feelings...i don't even know what to say. i lost my touch when it comes to leaving comments. this is just amazing

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, Geisha (817) writes:

*Agrees with the people below me*

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, carlosjackal (1598) writes:

Grade A stunning piece. A knockout :) -Carl

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, wonderlandhysteria (2197) writes:

This set my mind ablaze. Imagery to die for, as always. A serious trip for the heart and soul. After this, I need a fucking cigarette. God damn, Sigi, you're immaculate. Your poetry moves me in ways lovemaking can... and that's the best comment I could ever give anyone. Gorgeous. Distinct. Seductive. Make love to my mind. Over and over and over. *heartclick*

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, blue (1779) writes:

you're one of the writers here that leave me without commentary, continually. you rock. yup. ~b

On Thursday March 13th, 2008, Tinuviel (74) writes:

Intricate. I love the description of the kiss.

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