In the desert
I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
Who, squatting upon the ground,
Held his heart in his hands,
And ate of it.
I said, “Is it good, friend?”
“It is bitter—bitter,” he answered;
“But I like it
“Because it is bitter,
“And because it is my heart.”
Stephen Crane, 1895
From poets.org
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Love it.
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Yes, how great is that?
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Haven’t read this one in a number of years – the phrasing and the implications of the words make me feel like an insignificant little poet and inspire me to be more, all at the same time. Glad you shared it!
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Yes, I felt the same way. Damn, such a long way to go. You know any devils willing to make a deal? LOL!
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HA! Only if it is a guitar thing, I think.
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Dang!!
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Desert of the soul. Eating a bitter heart of self. Immensely profound. Humbling.
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I was going to post this today, too. Now I don’t have to.
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This was for you.
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E.g., it had your name on it.
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Ha ha ha.
https://wordsandfeathers.com/2015/08/15/poet-20150815-stephen-crane/
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a bitter heart; especially if it’s your own, and you’ve earned every bit of that bitterness. Nom nom!
I’ve never read this poem before. Thanks for sharing all that bitter goodness 🙂
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You are welcome! It isn’t that well known, so thought good to post it.
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I enjoy your style! I can see why Crow roosts here from time to time.
I have another blog, Slasher Monster Magazine (www.slashermonster.com), and Matt and I are asking guest hosts to help lead something like you do with your challenges. The only difference is that our SMM posts are sponsored by artists who kindly donate their art pieces for free giveaways. We’re asking guest hosts to create a challenge, if you will, that corresponds to the giveaway prize. I’m going to ask Charles, as well, to guest host since he’s contributed his poems to SMM a few times.
I don’t mean to ramble on, but if you’re interested, please email us at slashermonstersubmissions@gmail.com
Thanks for your consideration,
Rose
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Thanks. I’m not much for Horror, but certainly wish you the best. It is a lot of fun to collaborate.
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Ah, Q, you’ve broken my black heart! Lol. No worries…. I shall slink back into my tomb.
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