all bluff no ring
right now
you’re kinda far away
but if my hand reaches out
then you’re gone
i’ve gnawed, i’ve got my edges frayed
and in the end you’re still
more ragged and more home
ribs locked, hearts sing
more people, more things
all bluff, no ring
all bluff, no ring
today, i want to hear from you,
not the telephone,
but those eyes
they break through.
for bones are never here for me
I’ve gone limp
you fold me up, a cardboard box
ribs locked, hearts sing
more people, more things
hold me small like a tangerine
all bluff, no ring
all bluff, no ring
above everything,
but you
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Such a unique format! I like the repetition, and the line “hold me small like a tangerine” is so vivid.
Sound and song, beautiful. This line resonated: ” for bones are never here for me.” Thanks for sharing.
Wow, amazing and unique structure!
“all bluff, no ring,” ooh that is good
I like the way you shape your poem on the page.
Love: hold me small like a tangerine
hold me small like a tangerine!!!! incredible
This was really well expressed! I like the flow and repetition. Great write