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Flaccid

I'm sorry, dear Poetry,

I think I have
Performance anxiety,
Which,
Given society
Hardly knows me,
Makes no sense.

For the most part,
I'm a ghost art -
Insubstantial
Capricious
And quite possibly
Fictitious

The irony delicious;

for this girl
Trying and failing to
Massage her world and
Get it up.

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On Tuesday August 7th, 2007, An Expired Member (3) writes:

You do much to keep my attention, on this and your other works. Great word choice, pace and delivery. Perhaps we are all fictitious?

On Wednesday June 13th, 2007, glasshouse (802) writes:

I love the nonchalance. But I feel a hesitation. I have read this several times and not found words to tell you how I can relate, so take my fumbling compliments as both substitute and apology. You are a truly talented woman. I'm a little envious. --Jes

On Saturday May 19th, 2007, The Spiral Downward (401) writes:

Now that was the true definition of a poem! Powerful and epic with such little said! Yet every word brought further strength! Excellent Write! \Billy/

On Sunday October 22nd, 2006, Jonas (867) writes:

a smile grew on my lips throughout the read, i identify

On Thursday October 19th, 2006, flying_fox (769) writes:

My favourite gNatty, your metaphors are second-to-none, your writings ALWAYS refreshingly original. Your voice is not only unique it never disappoints. Ever. Everything you write is a little universe of magnificence.

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, Bakkhus Unbound (1108) writes:

"Fictitious/The irony delicious" Sad, charming & whimsical, w/ the weight of cummings & the rhyming melody of Poe. There's even a bit of Hughes in there... but it's all you. be not sorry, the poetry is always there... Well done!

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, Jay Jii (336) writes:

I think my absolute favorite part is when you tell the reader that you are "quite possibly fictitious." Painstaking honesty and reality. Really strikes a chord. Again wonderful...

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, Anna Helianthus (1162) writes:

i'm so excited that you finally posted again!! this was whimsically beautiful and lilting..i loved this. "For the most part, I'm a ghost art" very charming write. now, post more! :D

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, dying angel (1344) writes:

very witty, indeed. i must say this felt a bit riddle-like. quite creative.

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, NikesRain (1503) writes:

i don't think i could ever tire of your work, it is too much like a guilty pleasure. as ever your words spin intelligent and wit, yet for some reason this at its end seemed to cause a catch in my throat and a little twinge of sadness.... but maybe i'm see

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, NikesRain (1503) writes:

*seeing things with a bit of an odd twist.. still it's outstanding as always

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, TaintedButterfly (1057) writes:

OH MY YES! This is the reason you are one of my faves dear lady! Your wit is so charming, and your words just so damned good! Awesomeness Natalie! Julia~

On Sunday October 15th, 2006, saintedmad (1156) writes:

a pandemic fear.life.metaphor; and you impeccably found a fleshy.fingerpulse resonating deep within us all. what if we fail? what if they hate? then we learn; and with grace.....ness

On Saturday October 14th, 2006, Railway_Butterfly (464) writes:

this is wooooonderful! i've so missed reading poetry like this.

On Saturday October 14th, 2006, Aunty Depressant (717) writes:

I find much of the womens writes the most potent at times! It only takes one witness to really feel emabarresed or ashamed! But exhibitionism--woo-hoo! Luck to you!

On Saturday October 14th, 2006, Jay Jii (336) writes:

Witty! This metaphor is so very subtle and tastefully conveyed that it almost eludes the eye at first. Then the entirety of it comes crashing down in a moment of whimsical hilarity.

On Saturday October 14th, 2006, Jay Jii (336) writes:

The tone is the driving force in this piece. That sense of underlying vulnerability in a written voice is always incredibly appealing. An innocent curiosity with a fresh perspective. Very well crafted!

On Saturday October 14th, 2006, anth (1612) writes:

i can only echo jay jii,you are marvellous:)

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