Beautiful RoadkillA Poem by Esoteric StrandBehold: Nature's BountyDo me a favor Feel a black widow crawl into your mouth Tell it, “nature is beautiful.” Let a slithering stranger join you in bed Fangs in your eyes, you strain a muted cry: “Witness the cycle of life” Convince me of your convictions So much is going on: Slugs behind the scenes up to nothing good Swarms of flies orbiting smiling roadkill Tortured meat Nature isn’t pristine, not even clean. It’s nasty Gritty Filthy Covered in ooze Drenched in death Exploding egg sacks Wonderful like that © 2011 Esoteric Strand |
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3 Reviews Added on February 10, 2011 Last Updated on February 10, 2011 AuthorEsoteric StrandFresno, CAAboutOriginally from Fresno, California. Inspirations come from a wide array of sources: nature, faith, fatherhood, the occult, mythology, pop culture and Italian horror movies. GENERAL LIKES: Blac.. more..Writing
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