Coating Backwards

By Strataic

My nails are longer-
Now they cackle,
Illusions as
I coat them; in anti-venom.

And all from above,
For none come below--
To mention me.

I speculate mistakes
There made of-
Bandages

Their fabric brittle--

Its time-to-
St--

Stop standing

On backwards.

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Copyright 2014 Cipher
Published on Thursday, January 16, 2014.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Congratulations on getting Poem Of The Day! Reb:).

  • Slingnasty On Friday, January 17, 2014, Slingnasty (137)By person wrote:

    Very deep/cryptic ! The way I like great write. Thanks

  • A former member wrote: Deep and inspiring. Loved it!

  • A former member wrote: Cryptic and in your face at the same time, I like it.

  • A former member wrote: very deep :)

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