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Poem and Blog Table of Contents

~ Silence
~ Yes You Are A Thorn
~ The Mad Scientist
~ do YOU ever...
~ (Untitled)
~ Jaded Orgasm
~ I Hope This Helps
~ Attics
~ Crying
~ PLEASE...
~ Whiskey

Silence

Silence is the loudest sound on earth -
Until a Satin Bower chirps hello to the morning sun
Or you softly kiss me goodnight on the lips…
The resonance of nothing.

© Stacey A. Shores
20 Aug 2007

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Yes You Are A Thorn

Yes you are a thorn -
But unlike the tormentuous weed
that mines life from insubstantial roots.

You are at unrest there on my stem
protecting a budding blossom
from anonymous predators.

In turn,
I bloom and provide your summit
a sanctuary from random elements.

Until my petals wilt to the ground
and your perch is slain to lie beside me.
We will die the compost pile a rose and a thorn -

But regenerate as one.

© Stacey A. Shores
07 July 2007

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The Mad Scientist

A bartender started his shift
Moments ago –
What happened to the man
I don't know.

His eyes glazed over –
And his hair began to fray
To look at him you'd think
Get the hell out of his way.

Crosecuting potions and poisons
He races back and forth
The tips in his jar
show their worth.

Drinking his mix – Lucky stud
The man at the pool table
1 – 2 – 3… down
now able.

A concoction – Heavenly blonde
For the lady on a stool
4 – 5… down
is now playing pool.

He looks at the couple and thinks
Success!
Then at a brunette - and a banker,
Oh what a mess.

© Stacey A. Shores
30 Apr 2007

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do YOU ever...

do YOU ever...

think of
want
desire
need
dream of
crave
seek
love

ME
?

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(Untitled)

You are cradled in the corner
Of my couch –
Glasses perched on the tip
Of your nose,
Eyes focused on your paper –
Scribbled thoughts and ideas
Flow heavy black onto white.

I watch as thoughts
Escape my sub into conscious –
Thinking of you
And thoughts of me.
Am I this person you imagine
Spending time with until our universe
Ends?

You glance upward
Towards me
And catch my idle stare.
Your eves glow
Radiantly bright into dark –
Revealing any answer I
Will ever need.

© Stacey A. Shores
24 Apr 2007

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Jaded Orgasm

The commercial is hopeful.
The commercial is pleasing.
The commercial is incredible.
A woman achieving an orgasm
While in the shower, on a plane,
Anywhere and at anytime she
Pleases by using Herbal Essence
Products.

Well, I've tried them all...
Oh yes, I’ve tried them all!
Herbal Essence’s shampoo!
Herbal Essence’s body wash!
Herbal Essence’s lotion!
Even Herbal Essence’s hair spray!
Thanks for nothing!

© Stacey A. Shores
17 Apr 2007

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I Hope This Helps

If you feel like the world has forgotten you...
Then you should remember the world.

If you feel like people don’t want to talk to you...
Then talk to them.

If you are lost...
Then find a new path.

If that’s how you feel...
Then that’s how you will live.

© Stacey A. Shores
27 Feb 2007

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Attics
(Inspired by Robert Pinsky’s poem, “ABC.”)

Attics,
Behind Closed Doors Evolve
Forever Giving Hope,
Inspiring Junk,
Keeping Lovers Memoirs
Nestled On Photos -
Quick Reminders
Saved To Unearth -
Valuable When X-iting Youth.
Zut!

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Crying

Crying –
An emotional phenomenon of human nature.
A lacrimatious action of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tears trickle down the cheeks accompanied by sobbing sounds.
Associated with babies – Undignified in other cultures –
Socially acceptable for women – Difficult for men.

Creeks of contagious laughter – Fountains of fear –
Puddles of pride - Lakes of loneliness - Seas of sadness –
Evokes reddening of the face, convulsive breathing, and spasms.

Crying –
A funny, sincere, bleak –
Cleansing of the soul.

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PLEASE...

PLEASE...
Just Let Me:

Open out of bed
and roll my eyes;

Go to my bathroom
and brush the teeth;

Have some dog
and feed the breakfast;

Make a kiss
and give you my bed;

Finish a cigarette
and smoke my coffee.

THEN... I can start my day!

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Whiskey

I am bold and breathtaking,
An immortal brew of nature.
Pour briskly.
Sip slowly.
Move past the lips.
Over the tongue.
One mans pleasure,
Another mans mistress.

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