02-09-2013, 09:16 AM
A strange and creepy poem. You're fond of the word "murder" in that context, I've noticed
The mix of derangement and sensuality is startling. The last two line breaks in verse one subtly almost leer at the reader, with "lication" sounding like a sexual act. The second verse is harsh and brutal; it's a perfect semantic field of violence. Thank you for the read
The mix of derangement and sensuality is startling. The last two line breaks in verse one subtly almost leer at the reader, with "lication" sounding like a sexual act. The second verse is harsh and brutal; it's a perfect semantic field of violence. Thank you for the read
"We believe that we invent symbols. The truth is that they invent us; we are their creatures, shaped by their hard, defining edges." - Gene Wolfe