Snob

by sibyllene   Sep 28, 2007


The tome in prominence
on my shelf
bulky, impressive, leather-chested
you are an acquired taste, indeed
I have to wheedle your charm
rusty Tolstoy, grim Beowulf, cerebral Plato
you are not readily accessible
but I have passion and patience, and
no small amount of hope, you see,
your joys I would cajole-
koi swimming lazy and serene under sheets of ice
the jewels of your brilliance, lodged in grouchy stone
I believe they're hidden - just as I like them
I labour, stub, stumble
ignorant of language and style
labyrinthine delicious exasperation, you
unlikeable, addicting thing, you.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Fran

    Wonderful use of language and such striking imagery for a subject close to my heart. Well done!

  • 17 years ago

    by Sungrl And Mrs Whatsit

    "Snob"??

  • 17 years ago

    by Sungrl And Mrs Whatsit

    ...I love this from start to finish!....Been there, still there...
    ...and these days, at this end, I dig even more deeply.....

    Strive On!

  • 17 years ago

    by Ariana

    Wow, I really like the language you have used here, the word choice is interesting and has an impact. I don't understand all the complexities here but I'm guessing it's only for you to understand fully :) Nice work

    -Ariana

  • 17 years ago

    by x Mo x

    Thats a great poem. It was way over my head for a second, but after a second read, it was amazing! Great write. Keep it up.

    ~Mo~

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