STARCHED WHITES #poetry by jay

vintage iron on stovetop
Blink blank stares
pinpointed glares
harnessed hatred
on the back of hands 
feel the burn of love
blow the plans 
two fisted batterings 
fish-fried hot pans
let the drain open
to drool out and fan
the heat rested 
then baked inside
gripped irons 
whipped hides
starched whites
demands power
stiff on command 
led then flanked
then led again
blink blank stares
shuffled cares
whisked away
on double-dares
do ya’ ?

Don’t give a damn! 










©Jay Mora-Shihadeh

Photo by Angelina Litvin on Unsplash

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9 responses to “STARCHED WHITES #poetry by jay”

  1. Bridgette Avatar

    Very wonderful rhythm, I could almost hear a drumbeat.

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  2. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    cool imagery Jay!~ ❣️

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

        you’re most welcome my friend! 💗

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  3. Layla Todd Avatar

    Loving the bold imagery in this poem and its pairing with a perfect photograph! <3

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    1. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh Avatar

      Thank you, Layla 🙋🏻‍♂️

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      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar

        You’re more than welcome 🙏

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