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
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6 comments:

  1. Other MaryJune 9, 2013 at 8:46 AM

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

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  2. Laurie KolpJune 9, 2013 at 11:09 AM

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

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  3. HelenJune 9, 2013 at 6:51 PM

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

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  4. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 7:28 PM

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

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  5. Strummed WordsJune 10, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Chastity belt friendship, ha, ha. Good one.

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  6. gautami tripathyJune 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Good one, this!!

    universe will not hand it over to you

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