Emergency Call

An emergency call breaks the silence

red and blue lights start blinking

immediate setting off the sirens

hands on the wheel counter to ticking.

Initially appeared as minor fatigue

later became a chest discomfort

out of breath not that a web of intrigue

ferryman's fare the sublingual piedfort.

Tunnel vision of driving expectation

best hits of promises played on the radio

pedal to the metal was issued a citation

wrong swerve and head on collision's audio.

Wreckage of dream was flung far
amorphous mass of iron and plastic
reality has hit hard like a freight car
pulverised a gullible heart once enthusiastic.

The paramedic crew arrives

while life still hangs on loosely 

by a strand once entwined profusely 

pulse from an aeroplane skydives.

Running against and out of time

medics medevac the injured party up

with the ambulance in speedup

victim's brain conjures an eye rhyme.

Lingering pain the hippocampus straps

memories of words spoken by ghosts

affirmations of the past dried up in oasts

guarantees amounted to wort of perhaps.

Hospital grounds entrance to asylum

for scrapes, sutures and some astringent alum

promising tunes followed by tinnitus

pain mountainous, rocky and acclivitous.

Corridors long and winding

convulsions on a stretcher

moving lights so blinding

visions of a blue dressed etcher.

Placed on the operation table

monitors spell condition critical

hanging onto the defibrillator's cable

anesthesia mutters words cryptical.

Sleep paralyses the agony

old movie countdown to a flashback

cinematic dreams of irony

performing promises caught in playback.

Surgeon saws through the sternum

confined melancholy spews out 

a horrible geyser of venom

undead vermin crawling about.

Overworked respiratory ventilators

promises the hypoxia instigators

clusters of letters clogged the arteries

causing the chronic cardiac injuries.

Unforeseen bypass complication

there is mitral valve prolapse

flaps left open too long in expectation

fight against time before a cardio collapse.

Valve regurgitates blood from the ventricle

back into the left atrium and tears trickle

a bloodbath of the slain hopes

the engine is saved and completes two strokes.

Heart is stitched back together

self-reproach is cauterised

mind remains mesmerised

promises were light as a feather.

The crater of the volcano is sealed
albeit unrest might still be lying in its veins
in weeks gone by the wounds have healed
a final eruption should eject what complaint remains.

Infusion pump guards at the bedside

intravenous drip watches over

circulatory system and definitions clarified

recuperation visits in a friendly takeover.

Callous Clappers

Actualised worst nightmare

demonic monsters

chewing at bones bare

bestiary accounts of evil mobsters.

Aces at grave robbing

compulsion for old secrets to dissect

a bony monument to erect

keep their black hole hearts throbbing.

Iblis sired a fiendish clan

buzzing jinns with forked tongues

toxic scourges realms span

ghouls with blether fill their lungs.

Diggers at the soul plane's cemetery

where people skeletons of the past bury

gossipy ghouls pinpoint the stench

headstones they break

ossified cartilage they wrench

on holders' minds havoc wreak.

Cackle of macabre delight

bloodcurdling screeches in the night

sounds of chattery tongues gnashing

bones to dust crushing

boneless slugs of the mouths, however,

as sharp as teeth they dissever.

Sticks and stones

might break the bones

but words alone

of slightest condescending tone

can crumble thrones.

As vulgarity of hearsay sets empire

forced are the subjects

they change into cannibal attire

if anyone objects 

gossip orders an off-with-their-heads.

Evil eye of prattle

- fighter wears an amulet -

serpentine clappers rattle

- soldier holds back sorrow's rivulet -

a nerve-wracking battle

- knight takes up the gauntlet.

For raising spirits

block out the lies

strive for merits

cut down the slanderous ties.

Deserving every happiness

mind not their haughtiness

this is your precious life

wash clean the putty knife

awesome individual

owner of an honest heart original.

Gossipy ghouls brave in groups

whiners when alone

afraid to jump through hellfire hoops

and tossers to the bone

to mordancy of their bile susceptible

signs of remorse though imperceptible.

Beware of smiles with lurking teeth

for they can tear the throat 

through whom you breathe

loaded fleers imitate a moat

once fake grins overflow

try to stay afloat

by clinging on to hope and row.

Stay healthy, proud and strong

do not let anyone pull your strings

keep away from the wrong throng

do not let them break your wings

nobody can evaluate your self-worth

you dictate your own with grit

remember you are a rare earth

invaluable element not counterfeit.

Nature is a jungle

the incompetent from trees dangle

subtle prompt that gloves are off  

it is survival of the fittest

therefore the weak scoff

terrorised by the brightest

whatever unreachable to the swanky

jealousy passes it to the monkey.

Victim get efficiently busy

hold your head high

don't get inebriated with the fizzy 

the limit is the sky

or critics will make you dizzy

rivals your place in the sun will descry

theft was never made that easy.

Idle talk is cheap

harmless as a barking dog

who will not even bite a log

far in life will go the dweeb

who is meek and mild 

on occasion runs wild

fears not the enemy who attacks

but the fake friend who backstabs.

Better off with eyes gouged out

than with reputation in doubt

reason enough calumny to tip your tongue 

into your brain pulp before you speak

spreading rumours a practice wrong

start talking straight not oblique

never level others with the ground

life is a wheel going round and round

might be the next to run aground.

Ribaldry

Solid proof to all atheists

God Almighty creates and exists

only The Heavenly Sculptor fashions

flesh that awakens burning passions.

Entrancing faces amaze

with varyingly shaped

twinkly set of eyes that daze

powerful orbs with shiny lids draped.

Exquisite cheekbones on each face

tempting fleshy lips nothing can replace

sculptures with symmetrical hands

hands that arouse the glands

and arms ready to caress and embrace

features making hearts pound fast and race.

Necks sometimes thick

sometimes elegant and raw

leave you with a dropped jaw

begging to taste an Adam's apple

taste which knocks off the saddle

or pick off Eve's petals

giving off estrogen waft

sepals where beauty settles

and dove tears make their loft.

Amazing shoulder blades

at one fell swoop

cut through the everglades

in quest of immortality's drupe.

Galatea's shapely pointy breasts

altocumulus soft nests

Hercules' protuberant hairy pecs

exuding assertive male sex

both put you under an irrevocable hex.

Nymphlike hourglass figures

and warriorlike chiseled abs

pulling off the brain tabs

wonders above sensational pelvises

alluding to love-making crevices

one pelvis adorned with an Adonis belt

from miles afar vividly felt

another shaped after goddess Aphrodite

turning composed minds to flighty.

Hanging gardens of Babylon

gates of inner and outer lips 

magnificent flowing chiffon

lotus flower wherefrom nectar seeps

arbor vitae generous and sightly irresistible 

painted in the colour of truce

enfolded in foliage and compactible

fertility resides in the evergreen spruce.

Slender spines ending in two back dimples

watch them smirk

while hips in action quirk

voluptuous or muscly buttocks

resembling two idyllic rural hummocks

paired with perfect long legs

immobilizing like two steel pegs.

Bodies wrapped up with glowing smooth skin

musk perfumed or rose-scented

causing a lust swell from within

at museums of the finest arts presented

dipped in every mouthwatering chocolate hue

refreshing flavour as mystifying as mountain dew.

To fetishise is sin

any human masterpiece

made to be admired and cared for

people walk a line so thin

between affection and caprice

benighted on true love and neglectful to adore.

Seduction is a double-edged sword

loss greater than humans emotionally afford

allure alone gets people bored

carnal cravings hurt without fondly accord

beguilement is very lucrative

procures all money can buy

temporarily the hungry heart will pacify

hollow satisfaction basically copulative.

Concupiscence the punitive

kills pure love coming from inside

lust and currency this emotion deride

in modern world romance is a fugitive.

Dedication to perfect human creations

escaping ceaseless temptations

happiness absolute

must be their lovers' main pursuit.

Surprisingly smitten without a clue

this funny feeling is hard to construe

picturesquely descriptive

instance the use of my heart

legend of Eros and Psyche prescriptive

dip my quill into its metallic red to write art.

Sinful Saints

Five months apart

by virtue of obligation

Cupid shot a manic dart

love long distance palpitation

in anticipation I remain confined

it has gotten mad here in my mind.

Heard it through the grapevine

my honey got down on one knee

inside I'm salty as the brine

news that left me an amputee.

Nuptial vows at the altar my soul flay

we missed our chance to break chastity

purity I vow to put on display

our love of your principles a casualty.

I'd serve my heart for you on a silver platter

knew it full well but didn't matter

fear not I won't cause a commotion

keeping hush the forbidden emotion.

Remember we are masters of disguise

forever holding my peace lest joy I jeopardise

craven my partner for cutting our cord

falsehood is sin all the same before the Lord.

Tired and sore facing the fountain of life

teetering on razor-edged knife

holding in hand my tarnished grail

contemplating what if I'd thrown it away

found corrupt so I let myself derail

have had my fill of watching pendula sway

communion won't magically pay my bail

hence I languidly break out of living jail.

Refusal to drink another dose

doctors have failed this case to diagnose

elect to end myself by bowse

toss an almost two decades spirit lowse.

At odds with God within my head

failing to stand Him in good stead

unwilling to comprehend the meaning of all

keep on keeping on my prideful free fall.

Submerged in preference labels and rebel abyss

what's left of me is a political correctly fleece

indicator of my life as hit-and-miss

distanced myself from natural laws and bliss

nihilistic despair sets in and blows me a kiss.

For I let myself foolishly slip

allowed the fever in to creep

while my toddler eyes trusted censorship

feasted on the smoke and mirrors gig

intoxicating heresy sentenced me to trip

along with my contemporaries in too deep.

Cosmic monk by choice

without a beseeching voice

a ghost trapped in a sinful shell

prepped by the elite scytel gateaux

adorned by gem intentions too faux

definitely to suffer well in hell.

Daily confrontations with flesh

meat clashes with Holy Crèche

steeped utterly in denial

in search for the miraculous vial

on self-imposed detention

fighting off divine cathartic confession.

Feeding the flames of desire's conflagration

seeking after the delectable caress of aberration

vicious circle jerk of back and forth

imprisoned by ouroboros thenceforth.

Sinful hypocrite yet saintly virgin

in immaculate waters cloistral sturgeon

sexual lust is a fast swimmer

for me is guilt it lets me simmer.

Useless my open wounds won't heal

sinking in the bathtub deliverance I feel

hallucination or reality I see your face

reach for my hand and take me to that place.

Help me undress my phony

once more press your lips against mine

don't leave me in acrimony

and promise me in the end we both be fine

our souls will make it to where the angels dine.

Phony Matrimony

Coming of age

parents feel strange

once a dear yearling

now mustang at a gallop

new shiny horseshoes clop

whirlwind rushing and swirling.

Juvenile resolutions

still wet behind the ears

parents offer solutions

originating from wisdom of years.

Maiden ambitious and young 

with little life experience

a song in progress and unsung 

impatient to test my resilience.

Never forget your little girl

banner breath of time caused to unfurl

I am still the same person

class is not dismissed

life is an endless lesson

always counting on familial assist.

Learnt from the best

so put your minds at rest

high time I started learning from my mistakes

raised not to wait on sweepstakes.

Wrap me up in cotton wool forever

never will I become stronger and clever

kind request to support me in my endeavour

hope it is not too much of a favour.

Daddy's precious princess

mommy's beloved jewel

no intention to incense

my conscious choice not cruel.

In a serendipitous encounter

my heart started beating louder

mesmerising look got me in binds

surprising meeting of the minds.

Both of you will object

to me pursuing my dream

you see yours getting wrecked

the victims to my whim

higher education and career

piloting my boat with lecture lest I veer.

Hate to put you in a quandary

parental expectation is a boundary

me on hold a lighthouse on promontory

for the sailor sweetheart to finish my story.

Call him whatever you want

he is a gentleman of the best intentions

your disapproval will fail to daunt

allow him to leave the best of impressions.

He is my rock of gold

with whom I want to grow old

we were secretly engaged

shocking news leaves parents enraged 

starting a new loving family

daughter talking sensibly not balmily.

I envisioned the perfect marriage

a father walking his daughter down the aisle

without profligacy, white horse and carriage

escorting the centre of his world with a smile.

A proud mother dressed to impress

helped me find my dreamy wedding dress

an ardent supporter and mentor

directing the choir as tuneful precentor.

There at the altar

briefly the groom seems to falter

unsure of the wedding vows 

while we companionship espouse.

In sickness and in health

your happiness my wealth

when life coughs up a billow

me the angel on your pillow

who clears away the black clouds

and tears up sadness' shrouds.

Desperately I want to believe

in our happily ever after

I wear my heart on my sleave

only prince charming is not my firm rafter.