Pack of Thieves

Pack of Thieves

A Poem by Benjamin

A car, built with muscle,

roar, and core of

iron fist, purrs at the door.

Three men step out and

feet hit the concrete, a beat

like the one in my chest,

step and then rest,

they crest my threshold.


Cold looks, empty faces, spaces

between their teeth, their smiles a wreath

and hands-on-knife-in-sheath


...I bolt the lock, but he hits like a rock

and the shock turns me round.

The first hound with a bound

sniffs at my collar like an object found

for the first time...

but they've been here before.   

© 2014 Benjamin


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Imagism beyond convention.

What you have in here shows the difference between a homegrown poet and a formally educated one. The way you played with words, how you placed them is noticeable. This may be an early write from you ( if I am right), but it is obvious that you were careful in weaving the words and this poem shows a bit of like a polished work.

But whatever we have in terms of forms, it is how we think that matters most, though of course presentation is secondary.

Welcome to the community, Benjamin!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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Imagism beyond convention.

What you have in here shows the difference between a homegrown poet and a formally educated one. The way you played with words, how you placed them is noticeable. This may be an early write from you ( if I am right), but it is obvious that you were careful in weaving the words and this poem shows a bit of like a polished work.

But whatever we have in terms of forms, it is how we think that matters most, though of course presentation is secondary.

Welcome to the community, Benjamin!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Very interesting....Pen on ...:).....................

Posted 10 Years Ago



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Benjamin
Benjamin

Amherst, MA



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I am attending Hampshire College in Amherst Massachusetts for Creative Writing and Music. I love how poetry and music intersect with rhythm, tone, and feeling. more..

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