The Pervert or The Teenage Boy With a Camera
The Pervert or The Teenage Boy With a Camera
He found an almost ripe
peach, cut out a piece,
exposed meat and pit,
placed it between her lips.
He said it was a photo shoot
for a class on fruit,
told her to spread her bare
legs just a little wider.
A frame for the succulent
orb, he explained. He acted
like a director, showed disdain
when the ball of sweetness fell
from its purposed place.
She thought he was an artist.
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I would appreciate any feedback you have. Because of my inability to make decisions the or title is one of my dilemmas with this poem.
Holy crap this is good. I wouldn’t change a word.
Oh, that last line. I love how we finally get in her head at the end.
Oh Cathy wow this is painful and terrible and sad and a good poem. It was physically painful (which I mean as a compliment) to read. The only thing I would consider regarding the title is removing “teenage” because it gives the opportunity for the characters to be any age.
Same opinion on the teenage word.
Great poem, Cathy 🙂
This is great. I love the juxtaposition of what was happening and what was really happening.
What everyone has said. And a big holler to you.
I love the poem and the title. Great job all around!
I like the subtleness of this poem. The dual meaning of the word “lips”. We get the picture without it being spelled out, and the boy’s manipulation makes the poem so chilling. Good job, Cathy!
Fabulous work with this poem!