02-23-05 Poem by Amberlee Carter
02-23-05
I’ve extracted you
from my body
like a sliver-
a memory thirsty, burrowed deep
In flesh that’s festered beyond discomfort.
and like a memory
the contusion remains,
reminding me to erect the ruins ‘round
a fevered tomb- once dwelling for the sacred
book of myths known to the lonely
as love.
you should have been a better god.
i especially like the very first line. people almost embed themselves into you, don't they? powerful, moving, touching. Jake
If some poems (and people) are slivers, this is the whole tree. H
I don't know how anyone can describe your poetry as 'good'. Another powerful work. I'm new to Poemhunter so I'm looking forward to more.
I wonder if humans make themselves lonely by creating and believing in love? A good poem.
Yikes, that last line was not what I wanted to hear from anybody.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 9:20:58 PM # 1.0.0.1119
As usual powerful imagery, and some haunting alliteration. Very memorable.