Torn Reflections of Burnt Out Trash

Title inspired by a line on lyrics 'Roses in the Hospital'. All further content right from my twisted mind. :)

Sleeping candlelights
and opium-scent made in China
old incenses - bedrooms as hidden sects -
a personal bailey.
Restless pedestal elevating numb feelings
and porcelain attempts of carving
fearful perspectives -
wisdom cracks like thin ice.

Distorted guitar solos - here lies a naked song,
hear the fingerprints
Reaching out strings, so angry,
full of restricted meaning
Yet like a well-educated, bright
variation of compulsive wankering.

Destroy impetus and draw a perfect
yelling out of a crucifix
Create suffering - blood wasting -
Put it all on the washing-machine
And wear again your armour of pain
It smells like sweet nursery.

Take off all the vanity trash in shape of H&M's
Skin wrapping, self-controlled as diets -
natural velvet exquisite pigmented flash
Shaved heads, and smiles reflecting like
a torn, burnt out bouquet of
forever-silent dahlias.

Author's Note

Title inspired by a line on lyrics 'Roses in the Hospital'. All further content right from my twisted mind. :)
P.S.: Do you think I should set this as 'Mature''? Your opinion is very important. Thanks.

Reviews

[Alice In My Own Wonderl..]

"Distorted guitar solos - here lies a naked song,
hear the fingerprints
Reaching out strings, so angry,
full of restricted meaning
Yet like a well-educated, bright
variation of compulsive wankering."

This stanza was great. I found myself a little confused by this poem though. Probably because I have never heard of the song =P. But I enjoyed reading this. Keep writing! :)

[Ravyne Hawke]

Beautifully haunting poem, Karina. I love your use of imagery in this piece.. the dicotomy of old and new.. the rich darkness.. excellent! I don't think it needs to be rated Mature.

[Seshat Nidaba]

This feels very modern to my ear, very much trafficking in the contemporary and edgy. The psychologically selection of meaning in randomness.

[Steve]

I dont think you need the mature label. I am curious as to the content. I cant help but wonder about the origin about what is being discussed....

I guess I am not getting it and want more info....lol

[Peony]

Great use of words. A thought provoking piece that keeps you wondering.

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is powerful and told many stories in your words. Each time I read the poem. My mind went into another direction.
"Sleeping candlelights
and opium-scent made in China
old incenses - bedrooms as hidden sects -
a personal bailey."
I told you many times before. Your gift for language make your poetry a journey and a pleasure to be able to read. A very good ending to a excellent poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[Pollyanna]

Very raw and beautiful!

[iamkim]

Wow friend! This is really beautiful! You've done a great job in here!

[Vaidehi]

I just love the last stanza, and I don't know why. :)

[Sujash I. Purna]

simply wonderful!

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Simply brilliant!