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Poems - Sweet Derelict

Sweet Derelict

by Kinode

Sweet composure, sweet derelict
whispering malignant dribble in a precious cigarette,
not knowing where the truth lies,
only that it lies somewhere in the space of his mind.
"But let the truth rot and die" he says,
"I have no need for the truth,
and the truth has no need for me".

Concrete paths kiss and bless his feet
as he wanders and mumbles words in the air,
a mixture of regret and relief,
a drunken haze that blurs the lines
and hints at clear blue skies;
his weary soul sees salvation in a tin can,
the one someone left out last night.

Knowing where the paths lead matters not to him -
he’s only dreaming of the next cigarette,
the next piece of the puzzle to place on his chest
and stick in his head,
to settle the urge, to feed the desire,
to feel relesase on his blessed skin.

He understands the profound questions
but couldn’t care less for their answers,
for it’s all the same to him:
the meaning to life, the purpose of existence,
the questions are too straight and dry.

He is not looking for the answers,
for the answers found him a long time ago,
and now he sits and stares at the face of it all:
of life, death and existence,
and waits for no truth to come,
for he found the truth,
and it’s hard, bitter and cold.

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Re: Sweet Derelict (Score: 1 )
by Ozymandias on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (22:33:11)

Gotta give this one a 10! Marvellous use of words, intense images, a deep message.

Typo at S3L6.

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Re: Sweet Derelict (Score: 1 )
by Kinode on Thursday, July 12, 2012 (00:10:47)

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Re: Sweet Derelict (Score: 1 )
by Julie on Saturday, July 14, 2012 (03:46:08)

Hi Julian. Smile

Just read this one and had to tell you that I enjoyed it thoroughly! I was thinking that your style reminds me a bit of my friend Ozzy's, and then I see that you are familiar with each other already. I see also that he really likes your work. I have always felt honored when I get a positive comment from him, for I know he will not give out 'fluff' compliments. He tells the truth as to what he feels about a persons work. So..I'm happy to meet you, Julian, and any friend of Rory's is a friend of mine also. Thank you very much.

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Re: Sweet Derelict (Score: 1 )
by Kinode on Saturday, July 14, 2012 (05:22:58)

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