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Girl Gone Gladiator

She opens the DSM-5 to page 666, Know Thyself, who among us is not a Beast somehow, she's enthralled by Imperfection, It explains the scars on her heart, if she believed in Perfection then she would need to accept her own nature unequivocally, she would have to love every part of herself, poetry is her therapy building puzzles her bliss solving puzzles her passion, she is a madwoman in the 3rd degree, a sensational spaz believes that she is a heroine among the herd, starlet atop a soapbox cavalier with her cross of crass sass, she cares too much to be free... searching in the trauma of souls for her own ghost lovestruck by the Devil's lightning Godsmacked by the grind listening for God to apologize, she's exhausted by cynicism brilliant yet bitter, a cutthroat competitor, frozen beauty in a flame, she expects Life to buck her every day a jaded girl looking for the grim, on stormy days she sings to the static perhaps she's waiting for the Apocalypse - J.A.B. 2020

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/7/2022 9:52:00 AM

This woman emerges as I assess the streets, the lesser streets, of our communities. If I turn away, I am haunted by what I've seen, and emboldened to do better. If I stay, I fall into unenthusiastic complacency. If I contemplate, I find a livable scenario. Stirring write J.A.B. Thank you.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/20/2020 7:37:00 PM

I've been there beside this woman before. This is a very teaching a telling piece of work Justin. "Listening for God ti apologize" is a powerful line for me and bitterness of grand expectations comes to mind. This reminds me not to fall deeper into the negative realms of the mind, the ego. It's a strong pull. I felt it strongly in my younger years and have learned to lighten the load. But it is easy to fall back into. Anyway, wonderful write. Always, Laura

Justin Bordner
Date: 9/21/2020 7:29:00 PM

This poem is made of terrific beauty...your wisdom is well received Poetess...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/22/2020 11:29:00 AM

Enthralling piece. Written with fire. Life can be cruel. It's easy to become jaded, but to forgive takes real strength if character...

Justin Bordner
Date: 5/22/2020 5:52:00 PM

This poem's lovefire ignites something deep within me everytime I delve into it...there's a sweet mercy upon your lips Poetess...J.A.B.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 2/26/2020 4:10:00 PM

"Know Thyself"! I think it all starts from knowing the Self.. to fathom the dualities of the human nature.. to attain a harmony with Nature.. acquiring the power to embrace a life of many a mystery and many a possibility.. A flame in motion! So pleased to read your poetry, Justin. Deepest regards and blessings.

Justin Bordner
Date: 2/26/2020 6:28:00 PM

I'm pleased to have your mind on my poetry Poetess, you are one of the best Poets in world. When we stop fighting ourselves, we start to love the truth of our hearts, to love our powers to create beauty...J.A.B.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/20/2020 6:04:00 AM

Its been a long time since I last read a poem of yours. I can see you haven't lost your fire Justin. As always, beautifully delivered, have a great day.

Justin Bordner
Date: 2/20/2020 6:44:00 PM

I haven't lost my fire because I haven't lost my heart Pixie...you have warmed my heart today Poetess...J.A.B

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/19/2020 7:41:00 PM

Love this! Raucous engaging read with some delicious word pairings. Sating poem. xomo

Justin Bordner
Date: 2/20/2020 2:20:00 AM

It's a fresh kinda love...Ultimately Maureen this is a parabolic poem, Didactic, Archetypal of a woman blessed with so much beauty and brilliance yet for circumstantial events and reasons has become jaded and mean. This vivid admonition is meant as a wakeup call for all of us. Nobody is exempt from the stress, frustration and pain that can lead to a jaded perspective, I've fallen into it in my life more than once. Thanks for the love Maureen, it's been a tough week...J.A.B.