Ergo, the Ogre

A large, sprawling oak tree with thick branches covered in green moss, surrounded by lush greenery in a natural setting.

It’s Open Link Night at the dVerse Poets Pub!

Look at me and smile

that smile; make my heart beat like

velvet jackhammers

again and whisper

my name like it is holy.

 

Feed the obsession.

 

SusanWritesPrecise/ Susan Marie Shuman
the-conscious-mind.com

 

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Ergo, the Ogre

Susan Marie Shuman is an author and freelance writer/editor who currently resides in the wilds of Birmingham, AL. She shares her life with two spoiled cats, several friends (not all of them imaginary) and one husband. When she’s not working, Susan enjoys horseback riding, reading, taking her cats for a spin in their pet stroller, and taking naps. An ex-bartender, recovering crash test dummy, and all-around late bloomer, Susan graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2004 with a BA in English. She minored in Russian. Long-range goals include visiting Israel, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. Susan is also planning to launch a micronation which would be called either Suzannistan or Eastern Suzanorovia.

19 responses to “Hunger”

  1. Lona Gynt Avatar
    Lona Gynt

    What can I say, not much when left a tad breathless, 💜 this. My sweetie has asked what I want for Christmas, I think I will use this poem as my wish list, sadly though, she says Santa has me on the mostly naughty list. Wonderful writing Susan!

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Lona! You’ve just given me one of the nicest compliments ever. I am honored and I hope you get exactly what you want from “Santa.”

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      1. Lona Gynt Avatar
        Lona Gynt

        Hoping 🙋🏻‍♀️

  2. Mish Avatar
    Mish

    Oh my, I like the contrast of velvet with the strength of jackhammers… softening each beat.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Mish. I appreciate your comments! :-)

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  3. The Abject Muse Avatar
    The Abject Muse

    Thanks, Bjorn…unless you are being facetious. :-)

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  4. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    Velvet jackhammers… brilliant.

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  5. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    Very nice ending.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Frank!

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  6. rob kistner Avatar
    rob kistner

    So passionate Susan… :-)

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Rob!

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  7. The Abject Muse Avatar
    The Abject Muse

    Hey, good point! I hadn’t thought of that, but that is exactly what happens! Thank you Gina.

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  8. Gina Avatar
    Gina

    velvet jackhammers – soft blows that cause internal damage

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    1. Lona Gynt Avatar
      Lona Gynt

      Or internal glow I think rather

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  9. Vashti Q Avatar
    Vashti Q

    Great duo of haiku! The picture is wonderful too! :D

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Vashti!

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  10. Jane Dougherty Avatar
    Jane Dougherty

    The line breaks in are spot on. They add so much to the words.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, Jane! :-)

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      1. Jane Dougherty Avatar
        Jane Dougherty

        :)

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