Lipstick Scribbles

As anyone who has been reading my poetry for a while can tell, it's gone from being slightly more elaborate to a bit simple. So this poem is, I suppose, a "return to my roots", so to speak. I'm rather happy with the way this came out.

Lipstick Scribbles

Literary references abound- you’ve lost your point.
Overstated lipstick scribbles, crowded on the surface but empty within.
Simplicities ranging from “I” to “you”,
Double meanings you haven’t bothered to touch.
Is simple really complicated after all?

Better left open for interpretation;
It’s an individual’s mind that strips away inhibitions through saturation.
Infatuation and confusion go hand in hand, while
Misunderstanding reigns high because the static-ridden air is too loud.
Turn down the volume and we’ll hear that much more.

All we’ve picked out are the silhouettes;
The substance was a deserter, cowardly in all its significance.
But of course, comprehension seems to have lost importance
Throughout the vivid history of canvassed emotions.
To keep such art from the world would surely be a crime.

And so we have need to ask ourselves, was it really worth
All the secrecy when it could have been spoken from the start?

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Author's Note: The "I" to "you" thing was my little ironic way of connecting the double meanings thing. It could either be taken as the simplicity of two different people, or you could fill in the blank so it spells out "I love you." If anyone needs me to explain any other metaphors, I'd be happy to.

It was good, I really love your style, although I didn't like the 2nd stanza that much. I suppose it's the long lines.

The thing I really like about your work is that you always find a really special thing to talk about. Keep going, you're doing it great!

I adored every single bit of the first stanza.

Mmhm, the second stanza is my least favourite as well. And the first is the one I like best. Haha, seems we agree. Thanks, Ella. You're an amazing poet yourself.

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Mmhm, the second stanza is my least favourite as well. And the first is the one I like best. Haha, seems we agree. Thanks, Ella. You're an amazing poet yourself.

Thank you

I loved that.
Especially:
All we’ve picked out are the silhouettes;
The substance was a deserter, cowardly in all its significance.
But of course, comprehension seems to have lost importance
Throughout the vivid history of canvassed emotions.
To keep such art from the world would surely be a crime.

looooove it.
awesome

You know what, I think I like your roots. I've always been a fan of the leaves and flowers, too.

I think I'm in love with the first stanza. I mean, it's so beautiful. How do you do it? *tries to lure your muse away with cookies and lemonade*

It's well-written, and it's absolutely adorable.

I'm thinking of proposing to it, and eloping to Vegas.

Like it. =D

Cookies and lemonade ain't gonna work. She's immune to good food/drink.

No! Don't elope with it to Vegas! XDDD

I loved that.
The metaphors and all were really good.

good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i think this is really good ! i like it!

Thanks mucho, guys.

I wish I could write like that. I mean instead of you ‘cuz I don’t wanna be a copycat.
No, seriously, it rocks. It’s truly marvellous even though I don’t really like the second stanza that much either.

Wow thank you.