To Sway A While

To Sway A While

A Poem by Riley Black
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A shop assistant greets a charming yet eccentric young chap addicted to narcotics.

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"Just a single prescription for addiction.
Alas but no my dear, no physical affliction,
It's my soul you see, its melting through my ribs."

"Emotional traumas, my love?" you query.
"O no my dear, I am always somewhat bleary;
In my spare time I enjoy but a gentle sway."

“Alas my dear, eat up that worried frown of yours;
My resurrection is not your worthwhile, destined cause.
I am happy rejoicing my freedom with sanity chained to the floor.”


“My love, you sound awfully in-co-he-rent”
“I regret that my lips and thoughts are not utterly content.
It sounds brilliant, marvellous up here in my head;
yet utter nonsense when heard, or said."

© 2011 Riley Black


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"To sway a while," I think thats just a fancier way of saying youre smacked lol. I like the work, good subject material, keep up the good work.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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Beautifully perfect.

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Riley Black
Riley Black

Oxford, United Kingdom



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I am an amateur writer who aspires to write fiction, poetry and plays for a professional career. My main interests lie in individualism and existentialism; the expression of the sublime (the romantic .. more..

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