My hecatomb heart
beats a sacrificial rhythm
for boys who do not care
about a flick of hair
standing out of line.
I do not want to lend
my hair drier to you.
I want to roll around in creasy sheets
and tickle you
into hysteria.
I want you to hold my hair when I
vomit and I will reward you
with a flash of skin
on video chat.
I want to surrender myself on the
hood of your car, whispering secrets
under an indigo ceiling
secrets I have no idea
how to tell.
Please don’t
iron out
my insecurities
with a GHD
or spray them into
oblivion with
the help of L’Oreal.
Take me
swallow me
acknowledge me
and perhaps, if you dare
love me
and I will apologise
when I leave a bitter taste.
If your blue eyes drain
I will fill them
with laughter and clumsy
strumming on my dad’s guitar
and we will surprise each other
like a snowdrop in April.
My love,
my happy pill, my boy
with messy hair.
Comments
Highhat | October 30, 2011 - 19:51
Beautifully romantic Maggy- loved it, every single word
;)Pia
maggyvaneijk | October 30, 2011 - 19:53
Thanks as always Pia!
kirincnj | October 30, 2011 - 19:59
Lovely. I always look to pick out a line or two of yours to cite, but wind up with the whole thing. The fourth and fifth stanzas are just perfect.
maggyvaneijk | October 30, 2011 - 20:08
Thanks and thanks actually for all your really kind comments lately. Mega appreciated!
fatboy74 | October 30, 2011 - 20:13
Always really enjoyable Maggy. :-)
maggyvaneijk | October 30, 2011 - 20:28
Cheers!
celticman | October 30, 2011 - 22:06
edgy and nice (if that's possible :>
maggyvaneijk | October 30, 2011 - 22:19
Thanks! It's a hair straightener not a date-rape drug but that would do the trick as well I suppose. I'll see what I can do about finding a guitar playing friend.
And I hope it's possible Celtic :)
Silver Spun Sand | October 30, 2011 - 23:08
Magic, maggy;-)
Tina
maggyvaneijk | October 31, 2011 - 08:48
Thanks Tina!
skinner_jennifer | October 31, 2011 - 10:53
A very clever and well written poem maggy.
Jenny.
Beeme | October 31, 2011 - 14:38
This is great Maggy. It is just all so well thought out and perfectly put. Beautiful :-)
Beeme xx
maggyvaneijk | October 31, 2011 - 16:52
Thank you ladies!
Cavalcaderl | October 31, 2011 - 20:16
ne Maggvaneijk
Ah! cherries!
Touch of romance nice.
Like the last stanza.
If your blue eyes drain
I will fill them
with laughter and clumsy
strumming on my dad's guitar
and we will surprise each other
like a snowdrop in April.
and word's.
My love,
my happy pill,my boy
with messy hair.
julie x
scratch | October 31, 2011 - 21:11
Of a different standard. I was comforted and discomforted, drawn in and made to see from afar.
Liked it.
If this freshness can be nurtured you must do so.
Scratch.
PS I didn't like it - I loved it.
scratch | October 31, 2011 - 21:11
Of a different standard. I was comforted and discomforted, drawn in and made to see from afar.
Liked it.
If this freshness can be nurtured you must do so.
Scratch.
PS I didn't like it - I loved it.
hudsonmoon | November 1, 2011 - 04:04
I'm a sucker for Maggy words. You sure do have a way of bringing them all together. Wonderful.
Rich
SundaysChild | November 1, 2011 - 16:10
Super!
Nathan Bednarek | November 2, 2011 - 00:05
A very sweet and enjoyable read. Quite a unique subjectg for a poem. Much enjoyed.
Well done.
Nathan.
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maggyvaneijk | November 2, 2011 - 13:33
Thanks everyone and of course thanks Tony!
Cavalcaderl | November 3, 2011 - 10:07
new Maggyvaneijk
Well done congratulations.
The words all blend in so well.
Super. Written expertly.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
julie xx
Overthetop1 | November 4, 2011 - 02:56
As usual I am lost for superlatives. Beautiful, sexy and romantic. Is that ok?
MistakenMagic | November 4, 2011 - 17:08
"Please don’t
iron out
my insecurities
with a GHD
or spray them into
oblivion with
the help of L’Oreal."
- Amen to that, Maggy! A great flirty and fun-loving piece. Really made me smile :)
Magic xxx
cynthiae77 | November 10, 2011 - 15:39
I couldn't help but to snicker reading this! I love it! I believe only a female can truly appreciate this poem to it's fullest extent! It's fun, edgy, and just plain great!