Hmm. These perceptions of women aren't simply Biblical - in fact, I consider those in the Bible to be the tamest of the religious-based lot, if not virtually nonexistent (though, concession made, politicians DO lie). :) Other than that little methodological snag, I quite liked this poem - in particular, the conflicting portrayals of women (both as careless seductresses and the lone embodiments of beauty and warmth among the "blistered sunscapes" of our lives- the image of which is fantastic, by the way. It paints both an endearing and coolly ironic portrait of the gender (which is my own, FYI). My only complaint concerning the technicalities of this poem was "Sun-kissed hips thrown out like prominences" - which is merely redundant and unnecessary. Otherwise, the poem was well-written, fresh, and provocative, and I was particularly taken with the last two lines: "fierce, fiery belief in some vague untruth/that beckons lonely Armageddon by" - a subtle and masterful implementation of rhyme, not to mention the thoughtful, inventive image of "lonely Armageddon." Adieu, Kat

Wow. Thought-provoking, to say the least.

The poem is great (as always), but it seems a bit crowded. Two ideas isn't always a good thing.

how many times has my family ranted on the *same* issues? (it is too amusing to count)

loved it; Armeggeddon is *so* here. pst.

~* noelle