The poets gather at the well
of broken stanzas to mourn
for all the rhymes stolen by men
in white suits and loaded guns.
They stare at the salt lakes on the moon
and hanker for the days when poems
were made from dust and water.
Their kaleidoscope songs are shattered at the foot of the godless
mountain
and all the birds died of hunger.
Dead fishes float down the Mississippi
to a talent show in St. Louis
and the blues in New Orleans laments
the ones who lost the music.
My bride with green passions in her eyes
and moist smiles on her breasts, lies naked
with impious poets on the forest floor. 'Bad poets' decrees their Sultan of Seville.
The hooded men in white suits
and all the sunburnt alligators are enraged
their lurid prayers fixed on my bride's smile.
She is the patron saint of decadence
my true goddess of divine depravity—
the perfect bride for my soul of darkness.
Part of the mosaics cycle of poems
A few words about the poem…
Navigating Societal Reflections in “The Poet's Lament” | Erotica
Within the expansive tapestry of the Mosaics Series, a new poetic offering delicately unfolds, titled 'The Poet's Lament.' This erotica poem, adorned in surreal hues, invites readers to embark on a nuanced journey through the intricate threads woven into societal reflections.
The verses of this poem act as mirrors, capturing oblique references to the broader state of society, with a particular focus on the intricate landscape of the United States. The poets, a collective voice at the well of broken stanzas, express a poignant lament for the theft of rhymes by men in white suits armed with loaded guns. These stolen verses, once crafted from the humble elements of dust and water, are mourned as the poets gaze introspectively at the salt lakes on the moon.
The kaleidoscope songs, once vibrant and harmonious, now lay shattered at the foot of the godless mountain. The imagery extends to a poignant portrayal of avian demise, where hunger claims the lives of all the birds, leaving behind a haunting silence. In this surreal world, even the mighty Mississippi River bears witness to the descent of lifeless fishes, making their way to an unusual talent show in St. Louis, serving as a stark metaphor for the commodification of creativity.
The blues in New Orleans takes up the mantle of lamentation, mourning not only the loss of music but also the void left by those who once passionately created it. The narrative then gracefully shifts to a symbolic scene where a bride, adorned with green passions in her eyes, lies exposed on the forest floor with impious poets. This decadent imagery, though cryptic, adds yet another layer to the societal critique embedded in the verses, inviting readers to interpret the symbiotic relationship between decadence and poetic expression.
The Sultan of Seville issues a decree, branding the poets as 'bad poets.' Hooded figures in white suits, alongside sunburnt alligators, become the embodiment of rage, fixated on the smile of the bride who symbolizes decadence. This echoes a certain authoritative figure, known for his distinctive pout, with supporters sharing a common disposition. The connection to such a figure adds another layer to the societal critique embedded in the verses, inviting readers to subtly ponder the interplay between power, symbolism, and societal norms.
This complex interplay of symbols and allegories unfolds with the finesse characteristic of the poet's descriptive and slightly evocative style. The authoritative and informative voice of the verses provides an objective overview of the societal critique embedded within the lines. The absence of imperative verbs or sentences allows the poem to resonate as a reflective and contemplative piece rather than a directive one.
In conclusion, 'The Poet's Lament' stands as a profound addition to the Mosaics Series. Its surreal verses offer a unique lens through which societal reflections are refracted, inviting readers to unravel the layers of meaning woven into the poetic fabric. As the poets mourn stolen rhymes, shattered songs, and the demise of music, each piece contributes to a larger commentary on the nuanced state of society, creating a mosaic of poetic expression that beckons for contemplation.
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