From: bn442@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Marc S. Queen)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.poems
Subject: here's mine...
Date: 16 Nov 1992 22:33:05 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: bn442@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Marc S. Queen)
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              **  NIGHTMARE  **

          The raging sea of darkness
            comes pouring over my face.
          I can feel the heartbeat of fear in my gut.
          Souls rush by me.
            I can hear the footsteps of Death
          as he walks behind me.
          His breath
               flows down my spine.
            My body, dripping with sweat,
                  freezes at his touch.
          A slam shatters the silence!
               It's only me.
          My mind wonders . . . wanders
               Was it me ?
          I close my eyes
               and dive
                  back into the darkness.


waiting, watching, the world is
time-lapsed and i'm the only 
one watchin'
nothing, aching--that's what my
muscles are doing.  Run by me.
I stand by a sign...says,
"No Stoppin'"
boring, living, lying in my home
In my mind, i'm the homeless.  would
hold out my hand, but no one's givin'.
hearing gasping?  It's my soul
catching the microscopic stream of
air that's pierced the stagnation
of my room, keeping me alive.
i know outside my window the
wind is rushing, blowing life
around my house while inside--
i'm dying. . . to live.


I wish I were an arrow.           
   I'd spring from my bow.            arrow-head
Then fly                          <-----------------    
      right straight               
   through his head               
      and watch his red blood flow.


               What I like about Hillary
               -------------------------

her bright hair, her shining eyes,
her smile that could melt the
coldness of my world.
   Our past empty, pure.  Our future clear.
   Now's the possibility that she's
   my girl.
she could be my sun.
she could be the one
that rises in my day, brings life
to my beaches and warmth
to my mountains.
   i'd be her pollinating wings.
   i'd water the flowers she brings.
   i'd capture her beauty, give it
   eternity--like statues in fountains.
the distance of our souls leaves
plenty of room for us to dream.
what i like most is dreams
come true, but only in my dream.

            **  INSOMNIA  **
. . . pull the shade to keep out the moon
the long summer sun, still in the room
hide from the ceaseless sound
of the tireless crickets out on the ground
you've just laid down; it's almost morning
those damn birds have begun to sing
might as well get up
make some coffee; fill your cup
another long day lies in wait
boy!  winter sure sounds great
get a head start, time to go
another long day has begun to grow

                     **  LECTURE  **
               I hear the voice tell me
                    all the knowledge in the world.
               The extench makes me sick --
                    Watch out!  I'm gonna hurl.
               There's so much to know,
                    too much to learn.
               If ignorance is Hell,
                    I'm gonna burn.

    **  MOTHER  **
She has light blue eyes
    and tall mountain ranges.
Deep red canyons
    that flow with changes.
A man stakes a claim,
    then plants his seed--
more nourishment,
    he know's she'll need.
If the weather's right,
    many fruits she'll bear.
One more reason 
    for man to care.
Some men will see
    a potential for riches,
eventually transforming
    beauties to bitches.
Will anyone realize
    that her desecration
ultimately gives way
    to man's devestation?


          He likes it here
               this strange world
                    the things he's seen, all is new
                    here they say what is true
               he met a girl
          one day this year
          she is so near
     all of the time
all he does is call her name
when he wants to play the game
                    of life through
          this machine here
          when she does appear
                         he can tell her all
                              of his thoughts and obsessions
                              his sins and confessions
                         there is no wall
          to represent fear
          their voices are clear
                    oh, and what they can do
this gent and his dame
infinite paths, all the same
     she is sublime
          she brings him cheer
          to him it's clear
                    he'll open his soul only to
                    the one beautiful girl who
          holds him dear.


inadequacy , guilt , shame , fear
     to thy heart, hold them dear
let them loose for all to see
     biased opinions we shall hear


I wrote this rondelet today.
   I hope you like it much.
Let me know
   just what you think.
But don't tell me it sucks.
----------------------------

     'Cause you say so ?
          I don't think I'll follow your rules.
     'Cause you say so ?
          People who believe that are fools.
          If kids are learning that, I'll go...
          tear down all those brainwashing schools.
     'Cause you say so ?
          I don't think I'll follow your rules.


          **  VALENTINE  **
     Oh, Heather!  Ohhh...yes!
          black.
             lace.
                dress.
        For you to be mine.
     I give you--
        this valentine:
   *****************************

     If wealth is what you want,
          then I give you
               diamonds and pearls to flaunt.
     If what you seek is only fame,
          I hope your presence
               puts others to shame.
     But if the love of life
          is what you need,
     then, my love,
          I give you this creed:

               'though you're the prettiest
                    in all the lands,
               true beauty is only found
                    deep within.
               And if it be wrong
                    for us to hold hands,
               then I hope we'll live
                    in eternal sin.



                    A fly in the house--
                       maggots in the fruit bowl.
                          Swat it!
                    A bee at your head--
                       Duck!  Knock it down.
                    It's better off dead.
                       Same thing goes
                              for the strays in town.
                    A wolf in the hills
                       seen on the farm.
                    Shoot!  Before it kills.
                       Cougars too
                              before they do harm.
                    A deer eats your corn--
                       Have venison.
                    Rhinos don't need horn,
                       Go ahead
                              grab your knife and gun.
                    A head on your wall,
                       Porpoise in net,
                    Veal calves in a stall,
                       We need a
                              ivory mah-jongg set.
                    A mink coat--Put one
                       on your new bride.
                    Hunt down the LAST one.
                       String it up!
                              Strip its lovely hide.
                    Stranger in your house,
                       Bastard stole the fruitbowl.
                          Shoot 'im.


tenderly tenderized tenderloins
roasting on the pit
flames are falling fast--grab the can of gas!
....where's that first-aid kit?


               It's cold...beginning to rain,
               I hold my head up to see
               the mold growing on my brain--
               ten-fold.  I'm too young to be
               so old, tired of the pain.


Layers of cat hair on the couch
Paw prints splattered on the hood
Odors escaping the litter box
Catnip -n- rat poison mix real good



I'm swallowed by her presence.
   When we're together,
      I'm inside her.
Ignorant to all that surrounds us.
   Blinded by her glow.
I tremble,
   but I'm dancing inside.
Her warmth washes away all my problems.
She hides me from everything,
   Nothing matters but her touch.
      It's soooo hot!
But it can't be friction--
   Our bodies are covered,
      shining with our love.
Maybe it's the star we've rubbed against;
We're both so high.
   Neither of us is sure
      of who is who,
   or where we're going.
I only wish
   that we never stop
               never let go.


             **  NEGLECTED DOG  **
               Loosen my collar.
                    Let me out.
               Feed me.
                    End my spiritual drought.
               My house has become infested
                    with fleas,
               while you've lived your life
                    as you please.
               If you take me
                    for a walk about,
               I'll run away.
                    That's guaranteed.



Oh, please come back.
   I'm not done.
DON'T YOU SEE
   THAT I HAVE WON ?
Yes, but....please
   give me a chance.
Let me show you
   I can dance.
NO.  NO.  NO!
   I MUSTN'T STAY.
I DON'T THINK 
   YOU WANT TO PLAY.
All right now....
   Let's make romance.
And we can start
   with your pants.
OH, PLEASE, DON'T.
   I'M NOT READY.
DON'T!  I PROMISE
          I WON'T TELL.
     GOD, HELP ME.
          OH, GO TO HELL!
Now, you see
   that wasn't bad.
Probably
   the best you've had.
Not a word
   to anyone
'bout tonight
   or what we've done.
'cause if you talk,
   you can't run.



in fields of heather,
               doth beauty grow.
soft!  a knock...
               oh let it be so.
I'll open my heart,
               but for her.
would be-ist true love,
               I am sure.



               TWO LITTLE GIRLS MEET THE DARKSPIRIT

                    step up to the edge
                    but hold on to your heads
                    'cause the bottom is a loooong way down
                    give me your hands
                    i'll show you never-never-lands
                    and wipe away your childhood frowns
                    jump into my arms
                    you'll come to no harm
                    if you believe in me, you'll flllyyyyyy
                    don't listen to your mind
                    put your fears behind
                    hold my hand tight; i'll keep you high
                    you'll never be so old
                    but our secret can't be told
                    open wide and swallow your pleasure
                    to leave your frozen hell
                    and so long as you don't tell
                    your time with me will last forever


Nazi's and sailors
Backyard fences
tents and garages
Dreams staring
at each other narrowly
Mean dog-women nazi moms
covering our poor sailors
heads with blankets
I want roses in my
garden, dig?           written by "Glaze"



they come and go  (subtitled: I met her in the mall, mom)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

pretty lady
coming out
of the store
with eyes of a whore
and face like a doll
let me drive you
up the walls
into my room
lay you down
we'll play around
with each other's heads
keeping warm
in our shared beds
but when the clothes you bought
are faded and torn
tell me then
else i be misled
while you're out
shopping again.




                      TWINKLE TWINKLE, ALL GROWN UP
                      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

                        Catch me.  I'M
                        your falling star.  Lost
                        forever.  Screaming in space 
                        for the longest time.

                        Your whispering smile
                        is a beautiful sound
                        making our lives together
                        all worthwhile.

                        Beams of light,
                        ' bouncing around
                        in your liquid prism
                        of love tonight.

                        Waves of hair
                        ' flowing round
                        your perfect breasts as
                        you lay there.

                        Let's break free,
                        leave the ground,
                        it's earthly limitations, to make
                        our own...heavenly body.

                        Your glowing eyes
                        warm my soul.  Found,
                        at last!  ....
                        You've answered my cries.



              welcome !
              fresh children
               to Anhedonia.
              Empty your pockets
               of your modern morals.
              If you expect to get blown, ya
              better screw
               with the vacuum controls.
              We don't allow
               that kinda--
              Behave.  You're gunna make
              fine young professionals.



                         Far underground,
                            creatures kick around
                         girls on drugs--
                            obviously for yearning
                            of upturning.
                         RUGS can't hide
                            open instances,
                         cellar entrances.




                         ** unforgetable **
                    she smells so wonderful
                    like the tiniest
                       most beautiful flower
                    in the whole wide world
                    like the one you found
                    walking through the forest
                    with your imaginary girl
                    so unforgetably
                       wonderful.



                               the deepest feeling
                               comes from looking
                               into the eyes
                               of the one you're loving
                               down inside
                               your heart is burning
                               to always be touching

                               heart says "yes" - mind says "no"
                               forcing you to be alone
                               full of regret
                               your ocean of tears so shallow
                               outside it's
                               too cold for anything to grow
                               because you had to let
                                  that person go


-- 
Marc "elvis" Queen
*4th yr Pharmacy student at Ohio Northern*
*Founder of ONU Ultimate Frisbee*
115 1/2 S Main St, Ada, OH 45810  419-634-8013