Think
they almost own me
for it’s true
they do know me
intimately.
The tilt of my chin
my skin
each blemish
each mark
the mole on my thigh
the line of my nose
the concave curve of my hips
perfect bow of my lips
when I kiss
the air
and pretend
it’s for them.
As they ogle
those glossy magazine
get me down from the shelf
take me home
lie on their beds
fill their heads
with thoughts
of what they would do
given half the chance.
Fat chance!
Raunchy poses
supposing
I’m feeling horny
just goes to show
how wrong
they can be.
Pin me up on their walls
or their tinny locker-doors
jerk off
as they dream
their lurid dreams.
Have perverse
pathetic fantasies
while I smile
with eyes
that despise
them all.
And lips that defy
the camera never lies.

Comments
artisus | October 15, 2008 - 17:50
very strong and quite different. i like
x
Silver Spun Sand | October 15, 2008 - 18:21
Thanks, artisus. Much appreciated:-)
Tina x
Nathan Bednarek | October 15, 2008 - 21:07
Wow, now this is quite different from what you usually write Tina, and I like it ;-)
I think you made the right decision on the structure of this poem- short and punchy lines are just perfect for what this poem is saying. The poem is crafted in such a way that it doesn't leave you with just a few memorable lines. It feels more like a ONE long and very powerful sentence, which is great because it works almost like a spear- long, but perfectly balanced so that when you throw it, it flies a long way and it hits the target ;-)
Well done as always.
Nathan.
tamara | October 15, 2008 - 22:14
Tina!you can turn your hand to any style and it works effortlessly time after time!I just loved it.lynne.x
Bradene | October 16, 2008 - 09:50
This is great Tina, one I wish I could have written, I really like the taunting voice. Love Val x
Silver Spun Sand | October 16, 2008 - 09:53
Hi there, Nathan. Did anyone ever tell you, you have a way with words? Love your analogy of the 'sword'. Couldn't have put it better myself;-)
Seriously though, many thanks for your interest in my work. It is more than appreciated and I am glad that this poem hit the spot for you:-)
Tina x
Silver Spun Sand | October 16, 2008 - 09:54
Thanks Lynne. I much enjoyed writing this poem. One of those that just sort of 'came to me' as I was sitting at the keyboard.
Tina x
Silver Spun Sand | October 16, 2008 - 09:55
I know the feeling, Val:-) Many's the poem you have penned and I've thought to myself, I wish I could have written that.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Much love,
Tina x
MistakenMagic | October 16, 2008 - 17:24
'The tilt of my chin
my skin
each blemish
each mark
the mole on my thigh
the line of my nose
the concave curve of my hips
perfect bow of my lips
when I kiss
the air'
- I really enjoyed this description of the human form. The poem overall is an excellent piece with a very valid message. Like 'Siren' it shows that people are not always who you think they are! Well done on the cherry-pick :)
Magic x
Silver Spun Sand | October 16, 2008 - 18:08
Magic - thank you:-) Yes it is so interesting that you drew a parallel with 'Siren'. I thought that myself but then they do say great minds think alike, don't they? Hey and congrats to you. Hope your cherry was as tasty as mine. I somehow think it was;-)
Tina x