Neurose
Presence allows of no third
person, a graphic capsule sui generis
ventures to rose-gold pathological states
done to patient.
Coffrets sans modernist
zigzags & waves still in ignorance pretty
ditsy pattern principle.
But he has something
oppressing him, some secret screams premium:
pastel dread tulle-crafted swaddles
sense organs.
Two-step pleated cortical layers
drawstring the tool, the physiology of ocean-time
cases the law.
Underlying distaste in swoon-
worthy shades, incompatible socially metallic
matchbox embellishment.
Clothe this theory
in other terms: refuse to be directed by his
will, art-over him out of his fears.
Confession
the sinner denounce fake synthetics (think
wallpaper florals in tobacco & forest) boho
philosophy ruffles statement a sacred.
If spiritually naked when dressed lacks
attributes definite, the midriff is the new
shoulder, hold on to this last analogy.
Absurde
Kicking off is a first to the maximum
end something impactful lemonade
lingerie evades
it withdraws pretty
to personally lust
more masculine shape
frills
super sleeves
bathing belles
& constant awareness revived, alert
find out the possible to live
without appeal. A hope's
fraction awakens solely appearances
run superlatives on textural focus
& all that links them together.
Star signs
fashion icons
& whisky ever evived
ever alert is
living on form to the maximum.
Resolutions
the perfect foundation for outfits, feminine
without inner freedom: we lack the power
to make use of that artifice.
The absurd depends before athleisure
burning & frigid, transparent & limited
not-form-fitting universe.
Intellectual malady & utility chic piece
weariness tinged with amazement.
Stage sets a standout stripe, nostalgia collapse
your Parisian zest nothing worth anything
but everything given new lightness for
blush crush comes voidly eloquent
hiatus, O, take the reins.
( ) Foi
Peppercorn pink & amber doctrine
the contemplation – luxury: prove belief
in risk.
Give off
glimmer unattainability
no reality (except plant-based action
life-affirming renewal designed to
energise micellar mauvaise foi.
Solidify intention, alleviate fear.
Features extract bleed, acids & enzymes
this self-deception needn't be a) flesh
coloured or b) drying.
Obligatory obedience
distilled slow, dose-double dewiness
inscribe intelligible heaven. Cupid's
bow the starting point: strobing (layer
omega & moringa) luminous multi-depth
valuerealm, defined & ratified as end-in-
itsherbet – stern optimism.
Disguise reveals anguish itself:
algae trend limits
fantasy/caprice, cell burn-out self-
surpass essence.
In fashioning self, fashion
man – invariable incline to evil. Progress ~
amelioration; man always same.
Stomach’s plein d’air
space above good-karma t-
shirts, boxy & business-like à priori frustration
foredoomed right down to the last cm.
Jazmine Linklater is a poet and writer based in Manchester. Poetry can be found in The Literateur; Zarf; Datableed; Paratext, and a recent essay at The Text Art Archive. Her debut pamphlet is forthcoming with Dock Road Press in summer 2017.
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