Pretty Thing

Pretty Thing

A Poem by Kes

 

Beautiful, isn't it?

Prod it,

Poke it.

All broken in the corner.

Why didn't you warn her?

You had it.

You broke it.

 

Fanciful, isn't it?

Prod it,

Poke it.

All frozen in the moment.

Picking up the fragments.

You had it.

You broke it.

 

Pitiful, isn't it?

Prod it,

Poke it.

All cold in the corner.

Would you even mourn her?

You had it.
You broke it.

 

Beautiful, isn't it?

 

 

 


© 2012 Kes



Author's Note

Kes
The picture is 'Death of Nancy Boy'. There's a band I like who were defined by that song (Nancy Boy) so when they grew up a little and no longer wanted to be remembered as 'that band with the queer singer' (their singer/guitarist is bisexual and their bassist is gay but people basically labelled them as a gay band - which suited them fine for a long time), they got a drag queen in for the shoot and killed Nancy Boy. With a guitar.
That's what got me started. That and I was feeling a little superficial. Wallowing in self-pity, as per usual.
Enjoy,
Xx

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The poem is powerful. Tell a sad story. I do believe some cases are treated with less respect when the law had no concern. I like the flow of thoughts and the strong ending to the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 1 Year Ago


Very clever kes, this goes so much deeper than the picture.

Posted 1 Year Ago


This is really great and I love the repetition! The progression of the poem along with the repetition is a great mix! Very awesome work! :)

Posted 1 Year Ago


very moving, deep write.

Posted 1 Year Ago


This is a great poem! I think the picture is perfect. I like the repetition, it adds a nice flow and feel to your words.
Well done :)






Posted 1 Year Ago


The repetition is amazing.
The story of this band, sad. Plain downright sad.
I like the sarcasm in the poem..the tone of the poem.
A well written piece Kes.

Posted 1 Year Ago


I love the repetitions....

"Prod it,
Poke it."
"You had it.
You broke it."

Good thinking and a different read:)


Posted 1 Year Ago


Interesting......I can't help but think the poet speaks of someone's heart......

Posted 1 Year Ago


Prod it,
Poke it.

For some reason, I like that part. Nice poem :)

Posted 1 Year Ago


This really hits home. Good job!

Posted 1 Year Ago



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