Argument Poem

Sisters of Fate,

That twinkle
Teetering through twisted
Glances tells quite the tale –

Restraining – I watch the
Strings dangle and tangle
As you twirl them above

One twists sanity into
Tight, professional knots:
These fragile strings cling together
And the innocent impact of it rattles along

Another swings resentment
Through my wilting daffodil fields: Narcissus
Admiring his reflection – drowns. The
Stems contort with the lines of his brow.

Yet another wrenches sincerity against
A cold, quartz palisade: the stakes titter

as life is portioned out amongst us;

Passion for life left unrequited.

Of course, there’s this tiny, delicate, imitative string

Instead of swaying it hangs steady

Controlling its movements,

I tactfully trail alongside

and allot more time;

I untie Atropos' shoe

And watch as she trips;

She reaches for sisters who

Carry on with their dealings.

© March 2012