Armageddon Warfare

by Leisa Pierce

One:
Political Armageddon
at our fingertips

Two to two
One to one

Tarry

I could write this
at any given point
or time in history

Two:
I am not
swayed
by my own arrogance
and the few who adore
without knowing
or touching the core

Three:
Tourists pose on a surfboard
bench with arms outstretched
fear of real water
covered in New England jackets

Four:
I have a quirky vision
face the world
embrace
the Angel of Death
clear the attic
and forge straight ahead

Five:
The ocean roars
behind me
I smile with genuine lips
it feels warm and desirable
I pledge from this moment
on to be at all times
who I am

Six:
I think maybe
this is the green poetry
she spoke of so long ago*

Seven:
Unplug

Leisa Pierce lives in Southern California by the beach; has been writing since age 8, lives with her husband, 2 children and 3 cats. Publishing credits include:
"Sword Dancing", a collection of poems written by Leisa Pierce and Vincent G. Novo,
several chapbooks and a longer collection is due out this year.
Print: Reader's Quarterlym Pegasus, THISPoets Magazine, Dream International Quarterly, Poetry and Insomnia, The Waterbook Collections (due out this year)
E-Zines: Comrades, Wild Child Magazine.com, The Writer's Hood, Born Magazine, Sol Magazine, Purple Tights, NYCpoetry.com, Poems That Go
E-mail: leisapierce@juno.com
Writing interests: Poetry
I.D. Theory articles: "Armageddon Warfare"
Links: Poetry Grace and Insanity | Poetry Forum | Poetry Critique Forum | Spaced Lace