Dark Inside
The dark of a man can show.
That nightness inside a soul
Only hinted at
in the visage of
the one leaning against the wall of the bus station
wearing a touch of Rasputin
in the slit-eyed glance
of one in dirty sweats and matted hair
and busy, empty hands
in the flicker-licked lips
of the one who appears
beyond suspicion
and who acts
oh-so-friendly.
Yes, it shows, but only in a certain
dark light.
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October 12, 2012 at 10:07 am
slpmartin
What an impressive verse in how it conveys the darkness of men…really enjoyed this one.
October 12, 2012 at 10:15 am
Seasweetie
Thank you, slp.
October 12, 2012 at 3:27 pm
pegoleg
“flicker-licked lips” – so evocative!
October 13, 2012 at 5:58 am
thepetalpusher
So much truth in these words! Like your descriptions.