would those be the only ones you'll ever have
because the others don't exist
oh, there was my friend who wasn't so imaginary
the friend I had when I was seven
she took me to the park
and raped me
but maybe that was imaginary
and then I found that friend named Jesus
he was imaginary too
I remember when he said love your neighbor
that's when I knew that was through
they are so sweet to imagine, my imaginary friends
they come and go and take my breath as only they can do
they suckle close and suckle sweet and eat my pretty brain
but they are imaginary, so it's all the same
so, my wonderful imaginaries, how I love you so
Please don't stay away so long ... oh, how I miss you so
Red Wolf Journal Spring 2014, and a fresh start
10 years ago
Beautifully done, wrapped in an intense emotion.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anthony this was not an easy prompt to work with
ReplyDeletePamela
This is a stunner! Well done, Pamela!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I loved the cartoon!
Marianne
ReplyDeleteThanks and I am glad you liked it
the cartoon is hilarious
Pamela
Quite intense and powerful, Pamela. Excellent post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting and stopping by
ReplyDeletePamela
Wow, Pamela -- this is an intense poem! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLinda thanks for that
ReplyDeleteglad you liked it
Pamela
Very powerfully ambivalent. Strong work, well presented.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ron
ReplyDeleteIam kind of in a mood right now and not feeling oh so plesant but I guess that happens.
Pamela
Scary stuff, as the imagination can be. Well done!
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yes the imagination can be terrifying.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Pamela
holeee moleee....nicely done for sure Pam
ReplyDeleteThanks buddy!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Pamela