Fine China

Self-Conscious Fine China

We're in mirror again

Me, this being.

This, this ink pressed into flatten leaves

This centerfold, this, this perfection

These bone structures

These tailored images of thin and women

Not inclusive of all shapes, shades, and pigments,

Figures they were given

Figment of my imagination

Genie in a bottle granting wishes, maybe a revelation

At this rate we'll need therapy and consultation

Living

Decisions

A speech

A figure, it's lack of depth

Or substance

The shallow end of the swimming pool

She isn't the commercial, Western,

Cookie cutter.

Usual.

This in turn is what they believe to be their fine China

Plus brown minus the bougie

Bohemians, the Urban Style

Two dreams that appear on the verge of war

Maybe turn a nose up toward The Gibson Girl

Jazz after hours

The jazz age of flappers

Tectonic plate stress

With suggestions to count your blessings,

A confession,

A stifling standard

Acceptance,

A true push to be inclusive and expanded

Not to diminish realms of beauty in other women.

Reviews

[The Iron Horseman]

This makes a powerful statement. It highlights the difficulties faced by women who do not meet the largely media-defined image of the perfect female. The amusing part is that those who do satisfy the stereotype are usually very far from perfect. An intelligent, factual presentation that manages to be lyrical and haunting at the same time. Very well done.

[Ty]

It's those truths we hate to face, but needs to be said. Especially during a time like now. I really appreciate the feed back.

[The Iron Horseman]

You're welcome. I enjoyed the piece tremendously.

[Nariko]

I like how you defyed the norm in this poem

[BThomvanWart]

Oh my gosh. This is so gripping. It's the rapid fire lines that make me read it as rap lyrics, and the continuation of all of these images into one that's wrapped up neatly...It's so fantastic. All of the references are so amazing, too. A lot of poetry classes will say things like "Poetry is usually something that contains many references to other things, allusion." Really great work.

[Matthew Kult]

Powerfully addicting

Sensually tracing the patterns with a soft fingertip bringing mental eruption and ecstacy.

brutally truthful

Awesome read

Matthew

[Ty]

Your words are moving, Sir. I really appreciate the feed back. An attempt at bold.