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Projection Screen Romance
By Mathesix
I want to have the same dream again
In black and white projection screen romance
When every imperfection adds to the flavor
And every kiss tastes like strawberry lipgloss
Sparkling
Like cubic-zirconium on a Wednesday sunset
Watching the sky burn pink cloud-strafed skies
And a wicker basket holds a new beginning
A picnic lunch of manufactured silver-linings
Eat your heart out
While I choke on my misgivings
A stranglehold on melancholy memories
Recorded at an earlier date, now the marquee attraction
When skylights dim the fading hurt
The winding reel begins
The story of our life, and what used to be
Spilled through the speakers for the world to hear
Mumbled declarations of loyalty
And screaming undying lust
Twice a day
And we reach the anti-climax
The antithesis of wonderment at twilight
The soundtrack seems to be out of sync
When every apology comes too late….
Just roll the credits
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© 2006 Joshua Cagle
Published on Friday, June 30, 2006.
Filed under:
"Poetry"
Comments on "Projection Screen Romance"
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On Tuesday, July 4, 2006, Gideon Lost
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wrote:
I really like the imagery in the 4th stanza here. The piece as a whole conveys a kind of sarcastic mood. I admire your style. I will continue to review your writings. -Gideon
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On Monday, July 3, 2006, AniDayz
(820) wrote:
fukking.fabulous. the first few line sof this fully drew me inside of this...and what a perfect.blow.to.the.heart.ending, this .SPEAKS.
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A former member wrote:
If I were to trail my fingertips across the surface of a past I hate remembering, they would come away sticky with the remnants of this piece every time. Excellently written...this is, as Kel said, breathtaking. ~*Beth*~
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On Friday, June 30, 2006, Drea
(1443) wrote:
Much much respect.
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On Friday, June 30, 2006, Forgotten Angel
(310) wrote:
like june..this hit a bit close to home..all the broken loves..shattered promises made by kisses.. this..its just amazing..its just unbelieveably incredible..how you capture my hearts pain..its just..breathtaking -Kel
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A former member wrote:
Overwhelming, this. Forceful imagery & Heated, bite-your-lip flow that swelled in the back of my throat.. and the last line dimmed the lights to let me weep in the dark. Excellent as always, Josh. Wow, just wow.
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A former member wrote:
..hit a little too close to home, maybe. Thank you. ~ June
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