The Rise Of Carlyle (Beware! The Poseur!)

From the collection "Saldado Instrúyete”

It’s fair to scrutinize resistance

once the fear of armistice unites the crowd

prior to the predictable rise of Carlyle (the reluctant patron),

faring better draped in chiffon than in blood

in the midst of disciples

reluctant to cite their attraction to him

as their reason to conceal tracks left by angels

directed toward Giselle (a new witness

born of cocktails and accessible blow)

calling for “inclusion”

despite the DJ’s plea to adjust her allegiance

to that which men ascend and women pretend to demand …

… a warning (solution)

designed to elevate the POPSTAR

and instigate a semblance of revolution … or war

Copyright © 2009 by Orlando G Gonzales III

from my collection

“Saldado Instrúyele”

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Author's Note

"Interpretations are always welcome"