Pensieve of Lies

an odd kind of tension binds lip to cheek

in the war of love’s words

tumbling over themselves in the dark

 

I feel the tension grow as I wonder

about the whys of emotive context construed

within a map uncharted

even in the abyss of unknowing

 

and I am not sure why I wander from room to room

pulling at my lip

and wishing my cheek hid better lies

 

in an odd way it makes me feel better--

the lies find their pocket

safe to slip out

when the telling of them

is most unexpected

at least by me

copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2012

Reviews

[FJ Davis]

Fascinating how your awareness, and physical manifestation of those lies--that curious nervous reaction to them--is amazingly close to "tongue in cheek"; a term which, after all, simply indicates the presence of "amusing" lies.
Extraordinary work, Audrey!

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you Frank--perhaps the tongue in cheek is what was scratching around in my brain in this --something was--

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I think that you have imaginatively addressed a most trying issue, really good work

[Neville]

This makes a fantastic read Audrey. Very powerful & true. All Good Things are wished from me to you. N

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you again Neville!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think Frank said all there is to say on an intelectual level but on an artistic level this is so beautiful!

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you--funny, but even though this write is about lies--I really liked writing it--

[Phibby Venable]

very thought provoking, reminds me of those small lies between lovers. I love
your work!!

[Audrey Howitt]

As I have sat with this piece longer and longer--it does feel like that to me--thank you!

[Pax]

amusing how our body can't hide something we want to hide. Wonderful work

[Audrey Howitt]

True dat--thank you so much WillyamPax

[Pax]

your very much welcome

[Marie]

We never know what our words are going to be. Sometimes they resist utterance; somtimes they slip out in most unexpected forms.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you Marie!!!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

"in the abyss of unknowing" conjures all sorts of feelings, memories, and thoughts within me.
"an odd kind of tension binds lip to cheek" grabs my mind and makes me think of how stunning and sad it is to get a kiss on the cheek when you want one, or are used to one, on the lips. That tense time when you just don't know what that means or why.

This review is coming from my own personal files of relationships so I may be missing what you intended...but, from where I read it mean worlds to me. You always write with such feeling, and do it in an extraordinary way.

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you so much Claire!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

My pleasure!

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I don't know why but every good poem that doesn't rhyme makes me happy. Just listening to the writers feelings. And you're on of them. 100/100

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you so much Katerina!! I so appreciate your read and comments!

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You're welcome

[Ruth]

Pleasure to read you today love, this is your usual haunting, moving style!
♥

[Audrey Howitt]

Thank you Poppy--I have been off tromping in Europe and teaching for most of the summer--it is good to be back

[Ruth]

Sounds wonderful! Very welcome xoxo