the skin of my teeth
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A quick featured by feminine intent – 29/06/09
Dante Alighieri is beyond doubt the greatest of Italian poets, and, many readers think, one of the greatest poets that Western civilization has produced. W. B. Yeats called him “the chief imagination of Christendom.” T. S. Eliot said: “Dante and Shakespeare divide the modern world between them. There is no third.”
that writing dedicated to Dante Alighieri!
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plagued by doubt
invading into the silence
all hell broke loose
felt out of my depth in Elysium fields
conjecture I came up with was really just a shot in the dark
time keeps me pushing right to the end
there’s trouble looming on the horizon
Am I breaking a religious law?
I was waiting and seeing how the land lies before I do anything?
utter misery guts there
a fly in the ointment
when push comes to shove
there was no intimation
the edge of an abyss
heavenly bodies flew down to the earth
praise to the skies
I had made a special ring in hell
for those who weren’t interested
neither in politcs nor want to take sides…
it was known as the ring of the indifferent souls
they weren’t wanted in heaven or in hell
they wondered in that ring like lost souls
I escaped defeat by the skin of my teeth
mind consistently pushes the envelope of deduction
time makes my skin crawl
soul laid waste by sinful thoughts
in the upper circles of Hell
sins of Incontinence
lack of self-control
in the battering dog-day weather
the raging inferno
the circle of nature
beneath lies
subdued and faint
a quick, slick slither
hedge to hedge
fleeter than flash
I hedged my bets by belief
slogged my guts out for the life
purged of the vices of envy
anger
sloth
avarice
greed
gluttony, and lust
and the opposing virtues
instilled fear
journey through Heaven
the state of souls after death
I dealt with these issues…
I was more sinned against than sinning?
therein lies the key to my success?
but at least I have the consolation that I had my say..
Isa Rodriguez
amazing beat here. how do you ever do the smartest rhythms .. so much to say here. fav fav, ushnaa
Ushna Sardar replied
thanks sweetheart Isa! it means a lot! xo
kamel
interesting things there…
Ushna Sardar replied
thanks dear friend Kamel!
Cassey
Really interesting write/read.
Ushna Sardar replied
thanks Cass! it means a lot!
linaji
What a beautiful mind you have.. xox
Ushna Sardar replied
thank you so much lina for this quick featured! I’m so so honoured sweetheart! xo
F.A. Moore
Danté’s say… indeed.
Your talent with words defies description.
Kudos!
Ushna Sardar replied
F.A thank you so much hun! glad you liked! xo
rubyjo
oh wow- this is incredible.
the ring of indifferent souls…blows my mind….
Ushna Sardar replied
thanks rubyio! it means a lot! appreciate your precious comments!
kjgordon
and so eloquent in your expression…......
Ushna Sardar replied
thanks gordy my friend! it means a lot!
Sally Omar
An awesome read…you are amazing…definite FAV!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Ushna Sardar replied
thank you so much sweetheart Sal! glad you like! xo
Judi Taylor
What a journey!! From the perils of hell and back … Your writing here is haunting, dearest!
Ushna Sardar replied
thank you so much sweetheart Judi! it means a lot! appreciate your precious comments! xo
ambient-1
Wow! Beautiful and powerful! Love this Ushnaa!
Ushna Sardar replied
thanks ambient! it means a lot!
erika15
I was more sinned against than sinning?
therein lies the key to my success?
but at least I have the consolation that I had my say.....wow, amazing questions. They’re so amazing that I don’t even want attempt to answer them. They’re beautiful just by themselves.
but at least I have the consolation that I had my say.....I just love that. So true.
What a beautiful tribute to Dante. One of my favorite poets as well. xx
tkrosevear
Such a powerful and emotive writing Ushna ~ BRAVO ;) xoxox ♥
RosaCobos
A new visit to the inferno of the social bereavements…...
the limbo of the muted unjust.
Circles of development,
sins underneath the virtues sepulchred in white.
All of them…. gifted with sinful tears….
a projection of the Paradise,
long forgotten.
Shame.
Poverty.
Could we deserve such a prize for living?
Rosa (difficult to read…..is talking with hidden words…a jungle of sensations and mental challenges…yes…a hug for you)
fullcirclemand...
wow…. great write – well deserved feature! xoxox
Yool
Wonderful writing my friend !!!!
Mikyle
Ushna, you have an incredible mind. Fascinating piece… Thank you for sharing it.
valzart
WOW! sweetheART you had your say indeed lol! marvelous writing soulful penetrating stuff….& congratz lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez
annamora
.... indifference is bad …. fear is wrong …
... u lead Ushna :)
Mudsoldat
Aye Ushna…Jimi Hendrix asked us “Are you experienced?”.. well you are friend. Im glad your writing @ hope your safe. ; ) MS
RosaCobos
Because you have found your own paradoxes of consciously living the body-mind to the extremes, and have been able to cover the violence of emotions with soft skin like in your raging and biting self-defending and nurturing teeth….and because you are not alien to your vicesm seeing the virtues that enclose…. this poem well deserves..it.
Rosa
Ushna Sardar replied
thank you so much for this featured Rosa! sorry for replying late! xo
Shoaib .
yah i said it before and i ll prob say it everytime u write…. u write BIG…. a kind of larger than life style that takes consciousness to another level… incorportating so much thought and asking questions… thats why i love ur work
Carol Berliner
briliant writing! I loooove it! Instant fav!
ArcadiaTempest
I am amazed how your work here has this wonderful stamina from the beginning to the end line…it keeps the beat going. Your message comes out succinctly and with such sincerity. XX
Carol Berliner
A masterpiece! Bravo!
MarkezzAckui ...
you took me on quite the journey with this one….my mind was all over the place…but still I was able to follow you..and you brought me home. Excellent poetry. Love this!
Rex Inkpen
wow, what a massive fan base you have Ushna.. looks very deserved as well. I love the weight of this piece and the beautifully woven underlying message..
Robin Brown
Beautifull crafted words Ushna!! xx
Prasad
This is incredible flow, Ushna.
JonoCarrick
Ushna, your poetry floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. Wow. Amazing imagery, and subject.
Mary Campbell
It’s been a while since I read poetry, and I’ve been missing it. Wonderful stuff Ushna.
colorblind
truly nice …...Ushna you can sure bring it ….love this piece of work dynamic!!!
hsien-ku
a say indeed! and with such a strong voice. a wonderful roller-coaster ride of existential nausea, confusion and firey clarity!