Of all the bugs that bite I’m bitten by a tick; Infected with his disease. I’ve caught a spring fever, A viral infection, Like I caught little white butterflies When I was a child skipping through the clover. The tick burrows his head in my cerebellum, Releasing his poison as he sucks my blood; Little vampire! Now my thoughts turn, and transform Like the changing of the seasons. It would be impressive, if it wasn’t so invasive, That this insignificant insect Has violated the sanctity of my secrets. There are teeth marks in the meat of my amygdala Where his poison manipulates my emotions; A child at the controls of a nuclear reactor. Of all the bullets to lodge inside my brain It was the bullet with your name scratched into it That found a home inside my head. And now my amygdala bleeds tainted thoughts, Colored by the silver of the bullet I tried to end sanity with— The irony: I created chaos with your bullet. I was at peace before your name Became a permanent resident inside the asylum of my thoughts.
I just love love love this. Your reading adds so many layers to the poem. It makes a bigger impact on me with your voice, than with my own (reading) voice. Thank you Jen. This is art.
@awoolham - *blush* Damn. Thanks! I'm honored you honestly think so highly of it. And I hate the sound of my own voice, but anyway~ Thank you<3
I think your voice is lovely (but just fyi. I absolutely despise the sound of my own voice.. lol )
terrific poem. i like your reading too. your voice suits the words you are saying.
I like this. Possibly because it gels with a feeling I have, or possibly because it's a damn good poem.
Hearing you read it adds extra depth (I read it first , then listened) knowing where the inflection sits gives it more power, and without losing any of the individual meaning.
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I just love love love this. Your reading adds so many layers to the poem. It makes a bigger impact on me with your voice, than with my own (reading) voice. Thank you Jen. This is art.
@awoolham - *blush* Damn. Thanks! I'm honored you honestly think so highly of it. And I hate the sound of my own voice, but anyway~ Thank you<3
I think your voice is lovely
(but just fyi. I absolutely despise the sound of my own voice.. lol )
@awoolham - lol we are kindred spirits then<3
terrific poem. i like your reading too. your voice suits the words you are saying.
I like this. Possibly because it gels with a feeling I have, or possibly because it's a damn good poem.
Hearing you read it adds extra depth (I read it first , then listened) knowing where the inflection sits gives it more power, and without losing any of the individual meaning.
Well done.
@promisesunshine - thanks
@DriftingDeadly - thank you.