A Beautiful Deformity

A poem inspired by a strange dream

A Beautiful Deformity

Willowy, wild and free
I wrap my earth in
a rooty embrace.
With curious fingers sway to the gods.
trace a way to the gods.

 

Then you came.

 

Tongue - sweet.
Drop silver words to slip and steal
between silken sheet leaves.

 

And you snatch me.
With greedy, clutching hands
you pluck me.
My downy fruit flush,
you take
and crush me.
My velvet and gold,
sold for a garland of flimsy words.

 

And you slice me down.
You bend and
shape me,
strip, saw break me.
Against my grain
again
you
take me.
Pin, polish
make me.
A freak to show.
A beautiful deformity.

 

Groundless.
My satin smooth back
hosts your desires.
My forever opened legs
carry the weight of your wants.
Hold you dinner parties.

 

By Jackie Blissett
 

Reviews

[Michelle Stinson]

I love this. The natural, sensual, seductive opening draws you in to the narrator's voice only to be betrayed by the usurper, and then the perspective chages again in the final revelation. Great title too - catches the eye. Can't wait for more.

[Wry]

What can I possibly say? This is subtle, sensual poetry at its finest. You should delve deeper into those dreams of yours... I bet it's an adventure in itself !
Beautifully done, Mi'lady.

[Wondering Mind]

This dream certainly inspired a profound write. The metaphor is brilliant and can be interpreted differently; at least two in my case but, both are on a theme of abuse. Lovely internal flow. Welcome to the site.