Dance Of The Fool

Disjointed in rhythm
Swirling un-beat
Anchored in motion
stoned with defeat

A qaugmired reaction
though anxious to please
careens a facade
against precarious concrete

Savvy with essence
of deliberate jettison
Swayed by penance
from anguished lessons

Consequence plays
the final rune
masquarading respite
in the dance of the fool.

poem by Shelley Buffitt
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Shaky Lady

Sally Ann designs the clothes

That she models on the concrete,

Moving her backwards

Down a one way street.

Home Sweet Home

For the beggar gypsy

Is where she counts your money

in her Penthouse suite

Watch her tremble

as you pass her by

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Mirror Man

Who are you?
Who am I?
Closer look
I recognize
You in me
Me in you
Deeper seeds
increased by two

The better part
Of all that's us
Inside of me
Inside of you
Sharing thoughts
In point of view
Blending colour
of visual hue

Mirror Man
Do you see

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