The tan man
from Violent Shadow Magazine
writes in hieroglyphics
and speaks in the glib tongue
of entertainment.
His lean shadow
shimmers in neon
and strikes a black mark
upon the city streets.
The essence of him lingering
long after the night
has captured and sealed the evidence.
Tan man ferrets out
a news story
like a tiger shark
pursuing a solitary blood droplet
the thrill in the hunt
discovery tart upon his lips.
Violent Shadow Magazine itself
spun off the transcribed clues
of an old Dick Tracy treatise
casting its headlines out
infused in fluorescent light.
Tan Man clamoring loudly
feeding us the truth
dipped in glittered grime.
oh, I know this isn’t about me. I’m anything but tanned after this long winter here. I’d go to the beach but I’m afraid the kids would try to roll me into the ocean.
Oh Jim, haha! I’m surely not tanned either, but it sounds good. I’m waiting on those warm, sunny days!
you should have them when? next week?
“feeding us the truth/dipped in glittering grime” – now those are scary lines! Well done!
A bit scary for sure! Thanks Jo!
Well done!
Thanks Jennie!
You’re welcome!
wow, this is just wonderful, I am speechles and extremely impressed, you showed the artt of true poetry 🙂 🙂
Thanks so much!
Your welcome!!!
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Absolutely love it, don’t know what goes in your brain 🙂
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Excellent – captures our sleazy modern interrelated world to perfection!
Thanks so much, Dave!
So wonderful to read you again, Lana! I was browsing through old posts and saw a comment from you and wondered, “Hey, how did we lose touch?” I hope you’re doing well and weathering this virus storm without too much difficulty.
Hello Diana! It is very good to hear from you, my friend. Well, the deal is, I work so much now, and for the past two years, that I rarely have time to blog anymore, but every now and then, I can get something posted. I try not to be discouraged, and am just thankful that I can log on when I can. I do so miss reading everyone’s wonderful work and sharing on this platform. So far, I’m weathering the storm, and I likewise hope that you and your family are doing well. One of my schools is on hiatus for awhile, so I’m hoping to post some positive messages (rather than my dark poetry) to try to help others and maybe spread some hope. Take care my friend, I’ll pop by soon. Much love!
Life’s been pretty hectic over here too (I’ve been caring for my elderly parents and that’s taken priority). So need to rush over here, it was just nice to see your name and find a post and connect. It is a scary time, but fortunately there are reminders everywhere of kindness and beauty. Happy Writing!
It is nice to connect with you too. Take good care with your parents during these scary times. We need to embrace the kindness and beauty. Happy writing!