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Flaccid
By purr_verse
I'm sorry, dear Poetry,
I think I have
Performance anxiety,
Which,
Given society
Hardly knows me,
Makes no sense.
For the most part,
I'm a ghost art -
Insubstantial
Capricious
And quite possibly
Fictitious
The irony delicious;
for this girl
Trying and failing to
Massage her world and
Get it up.
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© 2006 Natalie Lyndon
Published on Saturday, October 14, 2006.
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On Saturday, November 17, 2018, carlosjackal
(3016)
wrote:
Simply amazing and just one of many examples of why you’re a Legend.
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A former member wrote:
You do much to keep my attention, on this and your other works. Great word choice, pace and delivery. Perhaps we are all fictitious?
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On Wednesday, June 13, 2007, glasshouse
(548) wrote:
I love the nonchalance. But I feel a hesitation. I have read this several times and not found words to tell you how I can relate, so take my fumbling compliments as both substitute and apology. You are a truly talented woman. I'm a little envious. --Jes
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On Sunday, October 22, 2006, Jonas
(720) wrote:
a smile grew on my lips throughout the read, i identify
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On Thursday, October 19, 2006, flying_fox
(573) wrote:
My favourite gNatty, your metaphors are second-to-none, your writings ALWAYS refreshingly original. Your voice is not only unique it never disappoints. Ever. Everything you write is a little universe of magnificence.
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A former member wrote:
"Fictitious/The irony delicious" Sad, charming & whimsical, w/ the weight of cummings & the rhyming melody of Poe. There's even a bit of Hughes in there... but it's all you. be not sorry, the poetry is always there... Well done!
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A former member wrote:
I think my absolute favorite part is when you tell the reader that you are "quite possibly fictitious." Painstaking honesty and reality. Really strikes a chord. Again wonderful...
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A former member wrote:
i'm so excited that you finally posted again!! this was whimsically beautiful and lilting..i loved this. "For the most part,
I'm a ghost art" very charming write. now, post more! :D
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On Sunday, October 15, 2006, NikesRain
(1298) wrote:
i don't think i could ever tire of your work, it is too much like a guilty pleasure. as ever your words spin intelligent and wit, yet for some reason this at its end seemed to cause a catch in my throat and a little twinge of sadness.... but maybe i'm see
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On Sunday, October 15, 2006, NikesRain
(1298) wrote:
*seeing things with a bit of an odd twist.. still it's outstanding as always
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On Sunday, October 15, 2006, TaintedButterfly
(670) wrote:
OH MY YES! This is the reason you are one of my faves dear lady! Your wit is so charming, and your words just so damned good! Awesomeness Natalie! Julia~
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A former member wrote:
a pandemic fear.life.metaphor; and you impeccably found a fleshy.fingerpulse resonating deep within us all. what if we fail? what if they hate? then we learn; and with grace.....ness
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On Saturday, October 14, 2006, Railway_Butterfly
(354) wrote:
this is wooooonderful! i've so missed reading poetry like this.
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On Saturday, October 14, 2006, Aunty Depressant
(434) wrote:
I find much of the womens writes the most potent at times! It only takes one witness to really feel emabarresed or ashamed! But exhibitionism--woo-hoo! Luck to you!
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A former member wrote:
Witty! This metaphor is so very subtle and tastefully conveyed that it almost eludes the eye at first. Then the entirety of it comes crashing down in a moment of whimsical hilarity.
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A former member wrote:
The tone is the driving force in this piece. That sense of underlying vulnerability in a written voice is always incredibly appealing. An innocent curiosity with a fresh perspective. Very well crafted!
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On Saturday, October 14, 2006, Anth
(1133) wrote:
i can only echo jay jii,you are marvellous:)
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