Sunday, June 9, 2013

Magpie Tales 172: Between Friends



chastity belt friendship


between us reason 
is proprietary unhinged 
unthinkable

skeleton key cryptic 
is the story you spin: 

I smile at the 
pretty facade.







Poem © 2013 Rick Burnett Baker 
Photo:   "Charleston Farmhouse Door"  shared by Tess Kincaid

6 comments:

  1. Tight write. I really like the phrase, "skeleton key cryptic"

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  2. I like the same phrase as Mary... a wonderful piece!

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  3. ... 'I smile at the pretty facade' .. great way to end this powerful little poem.

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  4. Femininity frequently prefers prettiness..... am I right to think so? I like your poem Rick. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Chastity belt friendship, ha, ha. Good one.

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