surreal poetry
Surrealist poetry embodies the essence of poetry itself, drawing upon shocking imagery and lyrical incongruities to comment on the inner-workings of the mind.
Half, and Halve
15, April, 2023 Dear self, Today is my birthday. Did you know that? But of course you did, sitting there in all your splendor. The other me, you pushed through the blender. It must be nice to be the king — women, gold and diamond rings. Don’t worry, I’ll wait. Eventually, you’ll accept your fate. By this time next year, I’ll be up there, and you’ll be down here.
By Andrew Rutter3 years ago in Poets
Dear Son
Dear Luke, I’m sure this news will come as a shock to you. I have tried so many times to figure out how to word this carefully so here it is: I’m not your father. I raised you for the last 15 years just for the paternity test to tell me you are not my son. I love you just as much as the day I first held you. I have loved you since were knee high and now that you’re taller than me, my love has only deepened. If you will have me, I will continue to be your dad because I don’t see you as anything else but my child. If you do not accept this, I understand. I didn’t know how to text you or call you or even email you this information. I sat down at my desk and the words flowed out onto this paper this afternoon. The universe made me your father and a silly DNA test doesn’t change that for me. Please know I don’t hold any grudges against your mother. She has nothing to do with my responsibility to you. If you want to keep going, please let me know. I love you, son. You can always count on me to be here for you, always.
By Anna Torres3 years ago in Poets
