Beauty Tied
Beauty tied
with a grieving band
to the feathered death
of individuality.
Killed by a noxious ale
of conformity’s interpretation
deftly administered in
small doses until unique
had a metamorphosis
into a replica of
brainwashed perception.
A bright light
now diffused
by originality’s surrender.
©Susie Clevenger 2012
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Feathers of Immortality
Beauty sleeps
on angel down,
gathered feathers
of immortality.
A body caught
in a photographic wink
now tied to artistic eternity.
©Susie Clevenger 2012
Photograph: From Boris Hoppek’s Tokyo exhibit “Ever”
27 comments:
Feeling thoughtful and speechless at the same time. Wonderful work.
nice...i think i like the first the best actually...i hope i never fall into that comformity where originality is lost...easy to lose ones voice in mimicry...
Thanks Ben...
Thank you Brian...I hope to never "conform" either.
This was one very good poem, topped by another
Excellent concepts beautifully written.
I liked the message you delivered, and so well expressed...
'tied with a grieving band' ... yes, what grief feels like. This is a wonderful poem.
Wow! Both of these are exceptional.
Long live originality...
Thank you Wander..I was inspired to write two so I thought I should share both.
Thank you Anthony
Thank you so much Berowne
Thanks Helen..I got to know the grieving band too well last year.
Thanks Mama Zen
Yes Tess...may originality never die
Very lovely poems, both. I love the image of the black "grieving band." Reminds me of those armbands you used to see.
Wonderful use of some rare words.
A body caught
in a photographic wink
Loved this description of a snapshot. :)
two pieces for one prompt, how divine.
well done.
a lovely layer of words
The second is my favorite, although perseptions change with the light.
rel
There's an added giggle waiting for you on the Year of the Dragon, if you have time to take a second look? Thanks for dropping by yesterday and leaving a comment for Trellissimo et al. :)
Rare words alright. Feathered death of individuality stretched the mind.
Both are a work of wonder....love these Susie!!
Beautiful! Nicely penned!
JJRod'z
i like the contrast
lamb's wool
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