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Permanent Ink MAG
The pen feels permanent
So that when I raise the black liquid to my crimson lips
I must drink that steady flow of words;
And I am forced to swallow the bittersweet tang
of my meaning.
When I try to wipe the droplets of dark wine
from my stained lips
I find my hand comes out clean
But my lips, a little darker.
The pen feels permanent
So I must hold the cup steady
Or shadowed words will fall
And when I try to clean the dark blood
From the smooth floor
I find my crimson mess only spreads.
The pen feels permanent
And I will write each black word with care
So that the cup will stay untipped
And the words will remain unspilled.
© Anonymous
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This article has 6 comments.
TheseBrownEyes said...
on Jan. 31 2010 at 11:31 am
Wow, this is totally how I live my life. Amazing. I love your choice of words!
Sissybug2012 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 24 2010 at 6:03 pm
wow, so deep with passion. i like it. yes kind of creepy, but in a good way. i definatly didn't see a picture of a toilet to appear in this though. i like this poem though. very good.
CaptainFabulous. GOLD said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 6:06 pm
this is a beautiful poem
it depends on how you look at it whether or not you find it disturbing
i find it remarkable
:D
it depends on how you look at it whether or not you find it disturbing
i find it remarkable
:D
ma.cherie2 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 23 2009 at 6:08 pm
this isn't disturbing- this is the life of a true writer.
kudos.
kudos.
The Violist said...
on Feb. 13 2009 at 8:17 pm
This is utterly disturbing, but I can feel it nonetheless. I realize this can be difficult, but It's deep and open, it's amazing
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