ARM-ed And RED-y

Dipping my vein

Into the matter of the heart

I begin writing on my arm,

Spelling it out in cursive

To make my life look fancy;

But it is plain to see

All my verses are simply put.

 

Being careful not to spill any,

Yet still I get tiny droplets

On a already dirty floor

Staining other people’s soles.

 

It is in my blood to write,

Therefore even when I am wrong

I express my self in crimson

Until there is nothing left,

For it all comes so naturally

Since I am right handed.

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

You and I are kindred spirits. Say it straight, not a lot of fluff. Nothing wrong with that. Nor with fluff, either, as long as it is well appointed fluff.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

+very well said my friend… thank you… I am reading this one on air tonight.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is amazing! I love your comparison between blood and ink...all writers have that metaphor apply to them.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes we all do indeed, thank you so much.

[Blue]

Hey, Dale. This is excellent. The title speaks so much of your cleverness and creativity. Also, I agree with what you said...blood...it's writers' ink.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so very much… I do like my titles to be clever and reflect the poems mood.

[Rita L. Sev]

To the poet, ink flows as lifeblood... brilliant. I like the bit of with at the end, too - great piece, Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much, I was trying to add a little humor in there.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Brilliantly put. We writers should bleed black honestly, or blue maybe. It just depends on the ink you use.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is so very true, thank you sir.

[Sophy Freebirds]

I loved the play of words here- with the title and yes the soles.. i was really confused. Many of my unartistic pals told me not to write too much. I just told em to shove off!! You are right man- its in our blood to write. And we will! :) it was a power booster.. thumbs up buddy!

~Sophy

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you so much for the kind words… who are they to tell you not to write so much, non artist just don't understand.

[Sophy Freebirds]

They are daft!! :) its always a pleasure

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Was this poem I wasn't sure as you didn't tell me
the title ?



I love it lovely with the blood and
the soles of ones feet getting dirty.



Being careful not to spill any,

Yet still I get tiny droplets

On a already dirty floor

Staining other people’s soles.




Thank you for your lovely words
and reviews and comments you left
on my page.


Blessings. Benita/ Kindred poet

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes it is the poem, whoops forgot to write that in the notes that your poem inspired it.
Thank you very much, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome. thank you for sharing was a interesting read yes I loved that line there I pasted my favorite. Blessings. Benita/ Kindred poet

[jacob erin-cilberto]

our blood is our ink...or vice-versa...

no matter how it comes out...it is the heart of us.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You got that right sir… thank you Jacob.

[Frieda P]

A quirky and powerful punch here...I like how you infer soul's in the second stanza, you might be right handed, but you throw a mean left hook.....

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you Moonbeam, it helps to have many kinds of punches to keep people on their toes.

[Frieda P]

You need to teach me a few new tricks. :)