this is what i wear

6.3.2007 (3)

 

this is what I wear

            a polka dot party dress

            to my best friends party

            there are dozens of toys

            wrapped in shiny paper

            tied up tightly in bows

 

this is what I wear

            green camo pants

            entrenched, layered up to my hips

            in a thick mud

            I feel stuck in this war of wanton kings

            whose battles serve pockets

            in pants other than my own

 

this is what I wear

            smooth creamy peanut butter

            cold clammy grape jam

            spread across my two inner faces

            with a knife meant for butter

 

this is what I wear

            powdered makeup

            prissied and molded in mirrors

            dressed for a day in the market

            a market of men

            and we’re plum out of peaches

 

 

 

 

Kevin M. Reader

Reviews

[aponijose]

And so the celebration goes on...this is what i wear -a daytona florida t-shirtover arms that have never been to floridaand whatever is left of an old Jimi Hendrix,afterglow, yes, and second hand smoke.this while i sing to youhold me, hold me, hold me(holds up the roses)I love being human. And it seems to me - and I do say this under the faintest of light - that so do you.So here's to your writing...

[R J Askew]

I don't understand exactly where the poem comes from though the lines 'stuck in this war of wanton kings' and 'a market of men' seem key. But then do we need to know all a poem's dimensions to like it? Nah. I like the boldness and effectiveness of the repeat. You are you. And the images in the verses are delightfully baroque. it's all a comedie del art. and we are all dressed for our parts one way or another.

[Contessa Nite]

I like the flow of the poem and the pattern that you set up and followed. You words were enlightening! Keep up the good work.

[Jillian Ashe]

Wow, I don't know why but I really loved the last line, it conveys an emotion that I think of like, it's just typical or something. All this work and you still get nothing kind of thing. Great job, made me think on it and I like it.

[D . R . Marais]

this is pretty sweet... metaphors for all who are used? soldiers, party girls, mere food to be eaten by those with money and power? i got the imagery, just wasn't sure what it meant. if that is possible

[Tabbi]

Its very interesting for the first piece of your work i have read so far...great job!
-Tigger

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Great flow and very imaginative... impressive write my friend

[Brianna Brie]

this is what I wear
smooth creamy peanut butter
cold clammy grape jam
spread across my two inner faces
with a knife meant for butter

I'm thinking this has to be bread. Unique...I'm liking you style. Great imaginative write!!

[Bubo]

this is what I wear
smooth creamy peanut butter
cold clammy grape jam
spread across my two inner faces
with a knife meant for butter

Who couldnt love that stanza!!!
Very interesting piece, considering what is worn in life
animals and skin, fur............so many thoughts!!
Loved it!!

[O!]

Is it a guess who I am? or is it a mannequin..but then the peanut butter and jam....hmmmmmm

I liked how u covered 3 characters and breakfast here! :-)......just by the layers! :-)

wanna know what im wearing? hahahaha

x,
O! :-)

[Jen Doll [helpless Are ..]

its so different..
ans so unique.
never read something like this before.
i like.