What lengths must we go to?
This once is screaming out for me to do an image of it…
Sigh… Yet another unfinished project.
xox
What lengths must we go to
to validate our existence
and immortalise ourselves?
And should it
even matter?
Names etched into
old school desks
the profanities of kids
with low self esteems
Initials carved
into the rough, brown skin
of timeless trunks
and ageless trees
a love heart
crossed by cupids bow
to never fulfill
one’s futile dreams
Paintings in caves
mark the hollow cries
of primitive man
unable to find
the language or words
to be able to say,
“Hey, I was here…
and I matter today…”
Graffiti sprayed
up urban walls
marking territory
like a dog’s raised leg
taking the piss
out of authority
inciting conglomerates
to fall and beg
The thrust of a cock
into a virgin’s cunt
or plunge of a blade
through soft, creamy flesh
exercising the power of one
and soiling the soul
of all that was fresh
The hands of a lunatic
smearing shit
up a crumbling wall
and because of it
the stench of toxicity
fills a room
polluted with ramblings
and howls to the moon
of words once spoken
from a rational mind
to ears that weren’t listening
and eyes that were blind
A million poems
crumpled and torn
scattered like the soul
of a child unborn
or the canvas that’s soiled
with sorrow and pain
and a painting
to never be signed
with a name
Because the dream is over…
A staircase that cries
an infinite scream
from a child who could never
be heard, felt or seen
What lengths do we go to
in order to be able
to validate our existence
and immortalise ourselves?
What lengths must we go to
to bring back our loved ones?
How far must we travel
how deep must we delve…
through the images
and words
that have yet to be
created?
deliriousgirl
polluted with ramblings
and howls to the moon
of words once spoken
from a rational mind
All I can say is JFC girl, JFC!
lolowe
Your words have honestly just opened up my mind Jennifer. I love it.
JenniferB
thanks for your encouraging words, as you can see I am currently wallowing within the acidity of the intestinal walls…
Max Gatrell
Wow! that was epic Jen, truly amazing. you’re on a serious role tonight ;)
M
boydmiller
Your ability to write like this…to put it down…as is…as is….this is your imortal footprint…your legacy…you felt it…thought it…said it….wrote it…you were here.
ManaMoon
If this is the work of your wallowing…........then wallow on girl!!! This is great stuff!!!
JenniferB replied
Lol… I’ll wallow like a piggy in a pen ManaMoon, thanks. :-)
eon .
It reads beautifully, your prose that knows.
Jennifer B. Did Super you see.
JenniferB replied
Jennifer B. Did Super you see.
aww… thank you Steve.
Jennifer B
is flattered
you see. ;-)
Crowmanic
This question “What lengths must we go to / to bring back our loved ones / how far must we travel /
how deep must we delve” .... hmmm… ahhh Jenny-
Jenny-JennyB ….JenniferB replied
Lol… that part did it for you, hu Crowmanic? ;-)
ssh… I’ll interpret that as meaning you are wanting to delve into the deep, dangerous chambers of my… mind Crowmanic!Peter Evans
Absolutely beautiful Jen.
Except I must refute your claim that men think of taking a womans virginity as a power play.
I see it as an honour, of trust, delight, responsibility, of love even if only in the moment, of shared desire, of setting a path to a beautiful journey, and an overwhelming sense of closeness that will never really happen again. Except probably in the birth of a child.
I don’t see my cock as a weapon but rather something that will hopefully give a woman pleasure.
Not all men are bastards and not all bastards are men.
Love you !
and DG of course :-)
JenniferB replied
Except I must refute your claim that men think of taking a womans virginity as a power play.
I wasn’t inferring that every man takes a woman/girl’s virginity that way, and I’m pleased to hear that you’re one of those who wouldn’t, but the sad reality is that some men do, I never lump everyone in the same basket or tar everyone with the same brush.
That aside, thanks for your kind words.
xox
jomash
Absolutely brilliant Jen xxxxx
Love it !
JenniferB replied
Thank you Joanne.
I had you in mind, heart and soul.
peace and love to you.
xox
deliriousgirl
Love you !
and DG of course
Every man’s wildest fantasy.
Peter Evans
I wouldn’t think that you did I felt compelled to make that point xxxxx
TeriLee
Truly an incredible piece….You have an unbelievable and amazing talent!
JenniferB replied
Thanks TeriLee. :-)
xox
Karl Denton
THis is great and I am glad to see this side of you showing…
xoxox
JenniferB replied
me too karl, thanks.
xoxox
mcquaid
It’s like troolinfor idiotsThis shit which by the way is a upgrade. what is this boggle for the impaired .It is supossed to say something not every thing.Dick shit fuck ass breastswe all done covering the obvious.If you are gonna run down this road dont limp they shoot the limpy.Regards
JenniferB replied
keys comment into internal translator, input accepted, churned around and bounced from circuit to circuit, sits to smolder on a burnt out point, circuit blows, board turns black, input rejected as output, internal translator has no fucking idea at all what you were talking about… maybe it’s just too burnt out to translate any more,,,
ta da!
xox
mcquaid
Oh you are a goer. here is my take.Given obvious reference material there still lies the blowout there is nothing more appealing to ,match a bit of time and endless insight ot a specific individual .This seems to be a step backward or perhaps a step foward given the time frame to absorb the message {Your turn}
JenniferB replied
I step neither forward nor backward, I side-step like a crab. ;-)
And I jump over the cracks in footpaths too.
Does it matter? (your turn)
PJ Ryan
this is a really brilliant and powerful piece Jennifer !!
liciouspoet
I think that is very meaningful, I love every word..VERY Sophisticated…haha…..love it emensely, b/c there is so much truth to it.
Thank you for your words…haha..
xoxo,
liciouspoet
JenniferB
thank you my awesomely, gorgeous, creative friends. :-)
xox
Mark Ramstead
It matters. In your way you are striving to say what “matters”.
“Matters”
By it’s self this word looks mighty peculiar…
JenniferB
“Matters”
By it’s self this word looks mighty peculiar…
It does, doesn’t it MtnMan, it’s kind of technical, clinical and scientific sounding, for such an important word…
aaronschwartz
superb
JenniferB replied
thanks Aaron, I’ve just been reading some of your fine poetry! :-D
Dwayne Boyd
This is a mighty fine piece of cave painting. Not too shabby!
JenniferB replied
Thanks Dwayne, it evolved from a photo essay I created that was posted on my old blog.
ltruskett
YOU ARE GOOD.
JenniferB replied
Thanks Linda! :-D
poeticgenius
This was the real deal as always a great read I really enjoyed the way you brought the scenarios to life there was truth in every last one of them
JenniferB replied
Thank you poeticgenius, the more I read of your work the more I admire your honesty and talent. :-)
Leon Walker
I completely understand…
JenniferB replied
I’m glad you could relate to it. xox