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Misunderstand me
You told me I was wrong
to all my rights
as I stared at tombstones
read ancient Greek adages
rolled in limousines
to graveyards and churches
but funerals are exactly like weddings
do not fool yourself
death and love
are interchangeable.
Wear black for white
white for black
only my mom is left now.
Coffin upon coffin of years
scan pictures to lost villages
escape time with movie star poses
kiss strangers into friends.
Drink shots of Metaxa and Greek coffee
for six days straight
and still the pain is not numb
it is all a farce
this life.
Our bodies cold
with painted lips and
pretty dresses
or suits
to make a new home
stare at endings
make new beginnings.
late night philosophical quests
of broken dreams
unedited manuscripts.
Always doing what we could
to be understood
but all I want to do
is be
misunderstood.
Bury me with my books of poetry
I joke
but I am dead serious.
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Bravo, bravo. You have taken your writing to a whole new level, a place I and mere mortals can only dream of – greatness. The delicious contradiction in the first two lines set the tone. “but funerals are exactly like weddings.” I am afraid only you could write those words. You cleverly followed that with your black for white exchange. Ah, what wonderful writing. I am afraid to tell you this may be your masterpiece, because I don’t want to inhibit any future works. I really wish I wrote this amazing piece. and I am DEAD SERIOUS.
Thank you so much Andrew! You are too kind, the truth is when you have been a close part of three members of my family dying so close together and my day a few years ago, you realize, that it is an art to create a perfect funeral. sadly. but it’s the truth, thank you again for reading…
I have read that the greatest writers and work of writing all were born through pain. You have demonstrated that with this lovely work. I have experienced this loss as well. I truly hope there is an afterlife so our families can enjoy our successes down here. Maybe when we get there, you can be kind enough to introduce me to your loved ones. My heart goes out to you.
aww that means so much to me thank you a million, and yes we will all meet together one day and have a grand ol’party. :)))))
Sweet thoughts. That would be glorious.
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That is hauntingly beautiful!
thank you so much
This is really powerful, Chrissy. I love watching your mind make connections here — a sort of channelled stream-of-consciousness.
Thank you, that is exactly it. 🙂
I’m sorry for all the pain you’ve seen lately, Poetess. And I’m always thankful for your beautiful words that you share with us.
You’re wonderful and brilliant and I am so glad to know you. ❤
Thank you Eric, your sentiment is touching. You are a beautiful soul and I am grateful for you as well. :)) blessings your way. I hope you too are better with what you went through with your family also. In my thoughts x
Thank you, Christina. I appreciate your kindness and compassion too. We are holding on here, doing the best we can.
All my best. Xx
wow you nailed it Powerful!!!
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I’m honored to have inspired you.
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Hauntingly beautiful
thank you so much
also thank you for sharing my poetry
A great piece of poetry.
Thank you Don.
Hello Chrissy, really a piece of amazing poetry.. I am defiitely going to share it on facebook.
Regards,
Neha
Hello Neha, thank you for sharing my work. Appreciate it very much. Not on Facebook but it’s nice to know that you liked it enough to share.
Chrissy x
Similar to a drawing or the photograph of a master, one of the keys to artistry is juxtaposing light and darkness, highlight and shadow. You have done so her with words that are haunting, lyrical and dripping with truth
Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. Grateful x
I think this is not poem. this is pouring blood from your life. Touching. my tears are endless. take care.
Humbled
You have captured the grief, anger, and feeling of impotence in the loss of a loved one in one perfect poem. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Oh honey- I love this. Straight soul words that write themselves from raw gut wrenching pain and aches. You are such a brave force. I love you and I am sorry because I know this hurts. Love you dg.
Love you too, thank you always my dg xx
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sending you love always xx
Thanks Tigressxxx- always needed
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I am dead serious.
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Thank you my beautiful friend for sharing xx