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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Published on Saturday, October 14, 2006. Filed under: "Poetry"

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Comments on "Flaccid"

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, carlosjackal (2788) wrote:

Simply amazing and just one of many examples of why youâ€™re a Legend.
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?
On Wednesday, June 13, 2007, glasshouse (530) 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
On Sunday, October 22, 2006, Jonas (715) wrote:

a smile grew on my lips throughout the read, i identify
On Thursday, October 19, 2006, flying_fox (571) 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.
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!
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...
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
On Sunday, October 15, 2006, NikesRain (1240) 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
On Sunday, October 15, 2006, NikesRain (1240) wrote:

*seeing things with a bit of an odd twist.. still it's outstanding as always
On Sunday, October 15, 2006, TaintedButterfly (653) 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~
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
On Saturday, October 14, 2006, Railway_Butterfly (353) wrote:

this is wooooonderful! i've so missed reading poetry like this.
On Saturday, October 14, 2006, Aunty Depressant (423) 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!
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.
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!
On Saturday, October 14, 2006, Anth (1126) wrote:

i can only echo jay jii,you are marvellous:)