
ECHO


PENMAN
saw those old school
photos yet once more
(was looking for something
relevant
and they just
fell down)
so angelic that face and
mop of blonde curls
would seem to have
“grows up to become
cruel spree-killer
written
all over him”
so easy to strip, lock and
load an automatic weapon
after careful study
(nose buried
in that manual)
so much harder a labour
filling basket after basket
with failute, screwed
up paper
battling the odds
to pen a poem
BLUE STAR
blue star
my blue star
keep
shining
when I am gone
keep shining
charm the sleeping world
with memories, stories
of he who
sang such songs
for his lost
Eurydice
that
the rocks, the trees
awoke from their slumber
to share
the beauty of
this sadness
blue star
my blue star
keep shining
help me remember
before I go
why
I am here
Aquarius, an air sign ruled by Uranus, symbolizes innovation, originality, and a deep sense of individuality. Those born with Aquarius as their Ascendant possess a unique perspective on life, often challenging conventional norms and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This revolutionary spirit permeates their poetry, infusing it with a distinct rebelliousness that captivates readers.
Individuals with Aquarius Ascendant are known for their intellectual prowess and analytical thinking. Their keen observation skills enable them to perceive the world from a detached standpoint, allowing them to engage with abstract concepts and convey them through their verses. This detached viewpoint often lends a sense of objectivity to their poetry, making it thought-provoking and inspiring.
Furthermore, Aquarius Ascendant individuals are renowned for their humanitarian nature and their passion for social justice. They possess an innate desire to bring about positive change in the world, and this altruistic inclination seeps into their poetic works. Their verses often tackle societal issues, shedding light on injustices and advocating for equality and freedom.
The Aquarius Ascendant also imparts a touch of eccentricity to a poet’s personality, resulting in unconventional and avant-garde artistic expressions. These poets are unafraid to experiment with form, language, and imagery, pushing the boundaries of traditional poetic conventions. Their works may incorporate surreal elements, vivid metaphors, and unconventional structures, captivating readers with their innovative approach.
In conclusion, the impact of the Aquarius Ascendant on a poet’s personality is profound. It infuses their poetry with a rebellious, intellectual, and humanitarian spirit, while also instilling a sense of uniqueness and eccentricity. The poetry of an individual with Aquarius as their Ascendant is a reflection of their unconventional worldview, challenging societal norms and inspiring readers to question the status quo.
CHARLES
wanting the dream life
of a poet
Charlie L
put his faith in Spinoza
write with determination
and thd Universe
will determine
the world will
find its way and
death will come middle –
aged
find him
at the poverty shelter
under his pillow, big
as a gong,
the poetry medal
he once won
not
by a lomg shot tragic, nowhere
near the world’s greatest
not even
an also ran, but
despite myself
I care
THAT WILLIAM BLAKE CHARACTER
saw that William
Blake character
on social media
disagreed about the war
had a few sharp words
fresh from this exchange
looked him up
found
not a word on Wikipedia
save a reference to a character
in a Jim Jarmusch film
which seriously flustered me
for I had got this notion
into my head
about this far from prototypical
radical
early nineteenth century
English Romantic poet
but seems it is all a myth, a false flag,
huge disinformation
which
stands to reason,
for if there were really
a Songs of Innocence and
a Songs of Experience
think how
different the world would be
FIGURES
figures
were fashioned
no sooner so
than they produced
brutal beauty
an angular ballet across
a square battlefield
the mind stretched to its limit
to master
have complete power over
surrogate for war itself
and yet still the shock
and
sharp self-
recognition
in defeat
figures were fashioned
you could spend a lifetime
exploring, imagining
that entire
little universe that
accrues to them
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