fact

fact

 

I

 

what?

 no.

 didn’t even know they still made these awkward things.

 

II

 

mercury halo

lead in the teeth

eyes removed and rolled

down the mountain of pale expressionless minds

golden-rimmed trash-pickers  gathered to decide what I am

 

just an honest cigarette cherry light

against boundless ebon ignorance

no concrete definition required

 

more decorative swords seem less threatening against my throat

holster the pea-brained pistol and speak honest bullets

eyes roll back unscathed

teeth in the lead

mercury halo

 

III

 

quick!

aim me at something and

fire!

Reviews

[OT]

how do you get so much up!! firing them out! "mercury halo" - brilliant! a play on the metals it seems - lead, mercury, golden - all the things facts can be!! - heavy, burdened, free or gold - too many are the formers!

[Kerry O'Connor]

Yes, I also love these poems in parts. Great open dialogue effect - makes it all the more authentic.

AUTHENTIC - I tend to use that word a lot when reviewing your work, but it's the one that describes your narrative voice the best for me.

[Gone]

I love the origional layout and style of this poem. I especially like the lines "more decorative swords seem less threatening against my throat" and "quick! aim me at something and fire!" I also love the way you picture truth as a bullet. Nice work