Show Time

Enough with going through the motions.

Pile sticks on top of sticks with the morning paper.

Light the kindling to my finite ego.

I need to unfurl, burn the skirts and boats.

I held my safety tight in a pillowed cabin

with my cushioned heart's wide berth.

I was a ghost traveling Titan's seas

without paying proper passage,

my trunk full

of empty promising doubt.

I was furnishing my state room

with mirrored cardboard cut out fiends,

wandering the decks, hoping for nothing

but starry skies to gaze at from a slippery, swabbed deck.

I was captain and first mate

drawing my own muted portrait,

my jewels buried under oceans in safe blue casings,

an illuminated sea creature's raiment.

Sing me to sleep now Erato,

on my own fated ship.

To hell with the dressing table,

the all you can eat buffet-

I'll be doing the singing and dancing.

Off with the livery.  Full sail ahead.

I'll ride naked in the halls of Helios.

It's all hands on the bloody deck tonight.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

I know you said forget the skirts and boats but you certainly managed both in my head upon your slippery swabbed deck...and that finish is killer good, so clever, and your poetry always makes me smile no matter what the subject matter. Don't forget your sunscreen when you're riding naked, it's gonna be hot as hell, love this! ;)

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thank you Freida! :) LOL

[Koibito "Nickie" Kitsuy..]

Beautifully done. I love the way you are the one man show. If you are riding naked though I would say run around the deck in the dark... no sunburns... no tan lines either but definitely no sunburns...

[lyss]

I like the whit and the air of i'm my own boss and I am comfortable enough to do whatever it is that I want. Good job :) Thanks for the read.

[DrD]

I usually comment that a work if good or delightful to read. This is not among those. This is masterful and I admre the word selection and tight blend of the classic and contemporary. Extremely well done!

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it! :)

[A. Amos]

Compelling and enjoyable read. Well done!

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thank you! :)

[Emily B]

oh, yes, sing it loud and strong, so glad i was invited to this!

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thanks Emily!

[Coyote Poetry]

"I'll ride naked in the halls of Helios
it's all hands on the bloody deck tonight"
I like the energy and the journey of the words. Myth and tale are my favorite. I like the above lines. No weakness in the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thanks so much! :)

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is a powerful poem filled with wonderful imagery. The emotions captured here definitely take the reader on a voyage with the poet... the disgust and contempt drips from the page, as well as the need to escape. Awesome work. I look forward to reading you again!

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thank you for reading and leaving your thoughts! It is so appreciated! :)