Maricolous~

Something beautiful

uncommon

washed up on the shore

it’s hair was tangled  with  dreams lost

its skin flaked with white  seashells

ribs, curled scrolls beneath a quiet heart

eyelids half closed on little fish darting through a green iris

a white iris cradled in a ruby wash of burst capillaries

 

In a half curl of hip impressions

nude

broken on the rocks of a jagged world

it was still somehow lovely

despite

or because of

lavender and onyx spots

a water leopard in hematomas crawling the curve of broken spine

ivory arms bound with seaweed

a white garbage bag rippling a mermaid tail

its lower extremities a fairy tale

brought to its broken knees;

it reposed

discarded

washed by  ocean of foam

 

 

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Reviews

[FireWoman]

I see her everywhere... She is becoming more common of a sight, unfortunately in this so-called evolved world we are forced to reside in. The unique pure of heart souls, (animals & humans), are half eaten and spit back up by those who are selfish dark hearts whom think with their pocketbooks. She IS still beautiful no matter what has happened, she is irony tenfold. Society needs to look into this mirror of truth, we all have a voice and a choice to help or to ignore...
The imagery is crystal to the point of wanting to scoop her up and nurse her back into her self. A bittersweet write that will haunt me.

[Moflo]

I love your descriptions...they're very vivid and paint great pictures. Really nicely done, especially with the structure of this poem as well.

[Jazmine T]

you convey such imagery in your words..silken almost..I am really impressed

[Lachenille Papillion]

Your talent makes the pain beautiful, but the painful just breaks my heart...

embrace always~

[Rikkevi Rue]

many childhood hours exploring tide pools on my california coast of wonders and natures communion wisdom searching , heart-wrenching horrors mother battered hate filled ignorance of some seashore deficient derelict...garbage and mans sick heartless effluvia my tears burn hot...compassions sorrow-hate fueled by deepest love...whence you evoke this memories remembrance oh Selene-fairest princess of soul-felt articulation

[Moonflower]

The beauty of your words is beyond measure. Breathtaking, as always...Lovely work, dear.

[JelliFyshKissUs]

Such melancholy written about such an oceanic splendor. The world and those in it can be very cruel. The beauty of this "uncommon" was thrown away by those who didn't understand, who couldn't see. But upon that shore is where she truly sparkles, not wasted upon mere swine, but treasured as a pearl. Not a waste, but a recycling of beauty.

[Robin]

again your words permeate the heart and soul ~

Maricolous - perfect title

[Kathryneo]

This is stunning but sometimes I feel the pain too deeply in the poems. I hope the personifications are redeemed by life and not just broken. But the writing is superb.

[E.H. Monroe]

Its like throwing Pallas Athena of a beach and shooting her with a 35mm in the midst of a trash snuff film.
Something a little beautiful mixed with the red tide of someone else's trash heap.
A doll maybe, that was at one point loved, now made a mockery by our own filth.

Like a ride in a s**t hurricane.

weeeeeee