crypticbard
Feb 24, 2011

Parroted Vent

`

There are no strings -
feel free to check it out,
ignore the mechanism
that moves my jaw about.

Watch me mouth words,
listen with an open ear,
this dummy has a voice
loud enough for all to hear.

There are no strings -
except the chains that bind
release those stoppers
to free that stubborn mind.

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About This Poem

Last Few Words: This poem received a couple of somewhat valid suggestions at another site. Just wondering if there will be a consensus after going through neopoet. I expect it should be a good ride.

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: AUS

Favorite Poets: There is nothing quite as boring as a life completely devoid of shadows.

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Comments

weirdelf

sometimes I wish to sew my mouth shut.

But then again... I am Jess

The poem needs redemption. Perhaps an extra line or verse,
perhaps
"you need to hear it"
or
"the words come from a higher source"
(but that sounds a bit religious to me. )
or
"I said it because you are a fuckwit"

definitely lose the word dummy. It says stupid and inarticulate, which you are clearly not.

C

but one that has remained in the rough. Redemption has indeed been its only salvation.
There indeed seems to be a line or so lacking, perhaps as yet unspoken.
Pardon the clatter in the workshop... this poem may yet emerge a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. :-)