always wanted to be Anita polishing her apple cakes

always wanted to be Anita polishing her apple cakes

A Poem by Shirlena
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sometimes you just want to be the girl the men are gawking at

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'Neet know she got it gravy


all the fellas tongue’s wiggling like little street sweepers

the one’s who prefer drawstring head covers

with proper creases yellow stitching on a rough dark sheen

men writing just to spell her name

actually even white collar and Argo in navy dress pants

ask around to inquire where she disappears to

once she has exited their limited frames


must be the deep trench in her back standing upright

five inches supporting her heels

the way they make the bottom pendulum

when she isn’t moving

below middle of the spine pops

males discern what Anita is saying without engaging her mouth

when she converses easy petitions are granted

understanding it’s just a matter of slick adjectives and minutes

requirement for improv has swiveled out of gates

and so I internalize envy appreciate the prospects

of being understated

 

do it Anita…

and your apple baum

© 2014 Shirlena


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Love it. Though I have to ask: Did A Tribe Called Quest inspire this poem? I'm pretty sure it did, but I just want to make sure. You have definitely captured everything that they sang about into a perfect poem. Great job and great descriptions. And if it wasn't inspired by the song (which I'm listening to right now lol) still, fabulous job. I really liked it and I look forward to reading more of your work.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Shirlena

9 Years Ago

Thank you Rosi and yes it did actually :). I have always been a fan of A Tribe and Q Tip on his own... read more
For me, this is about a woman who is sexy and smart, without being overtly so, and in so being, she is enviable. I know women like this, and they have a unique quality that is to be admired. I like the form and the style of this poem. I would love to hear you read your poems, with the linguistic variances, it would add to the piece.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Shirlena

9 Years Ago

Actually this was written after a few friends I have had who didn't know how to you their obvious pr.. read more
I do believe I have known a few Anitas in my life time. Can't say I recall a one of them.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Shirlena

9 Years Ago

Yeah, I know most of you men folk have fortunately for you :). I appreciate your reading SL.
Cory Barrett

9 Years Ago

Honestly all the Anitas that I knew where awful people.
Shirlena

9 Years Ago

I know a few also but they weren't all awful...just stupid in the matters of heart and attraction
Not my favorite poem of yours, but I like how you write with maple syrup in your mouth, making you talk funny and what not. Your cadence is all jazzy and I would prolly swoon, if I knew quite what the heck you were saying. My bad, my bad.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Shirlena

9 Years Ago

If it's not one of your favorite poems and I really respect that, I do...why in the world give me "s.. read more
WritersRankings

9 Years Ago

It's good writing, and compared to the pool it was worthy but many of the references were just lost .. read more
Simply brilliant piece of art, love the title and contents were marvelous!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Shirlena

9 Years Ago

Thank you A so much...how's the book going?
A. Amos

9 Years Ago

You're most welcome...

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