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Gems – Christine E. Ray
Sharp edged truths crystallize in my throat cut me on faceted edges as I swallow them hard with a shot of whiskey laugh huskily at the irony of gagging on riches I long to spit these blood diamonds Rubies emeralds into cupped hands witness the polish they bear from fire that simmers in my belly … Continue reading Gems – Christine E. Ray
Poetry Fragment- The Jewels In My Throat
The Jewels in My Throat
longing has crystallized in my throat hard blue star sapphires multi-faceted rubies tear shaped diamonds ropes of pearls that threaten to choke me riches I cannot spend blood gems polished by the fire in my belly passion and rage that always leaves me hungry hollow always wanting more © 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights … Continue reading The Jewels in My Throat
Poetry
A response poem to Davy D's question What Is Poetry? on the Go Dog Go Cafe it is a stir an ache rising from my core growing in urgency pushing to my surface gasping hungrily for air sitting impatiently on my tongue black pearl ruby tear-shaped diamond waiting for hand to grasp pen fingers to … Continue reading Poetry
Brave & Reckless 