Always seems
I wrote a book because when the pictures are shown
There will be none of us
Just these poems
What people remember
and the way I seemed to always be single and attached simultaneously
1. Rest Energy (1980)
2. Relation in Space (1976)
3. Imponderabilia (1977)
4. Breathing In Breathing Out (1978)
5. Interruption in Space (1977)
6. Relation in Time (1977)
7. Aaa Aaa (1978)
Love.
(Source: likeafieldmouse, via garbageandflowers)
There were no sex classes. No friendship classes. No classes on how to navigate a bureaucracy, build an organization, raise money, create a database, buy a house, love a child, spot a scam, talk someone out of suicide, or figure out what was important to me. Not knowing how to do these things is what messes people up in life, not whether they know algebra or can analyze literature.
Eulogy and flowers (Poem)
When you dig your own grave
There is nothing left for me to do but silently stand next to those you have left weeping
Pray a prayer for you
And bring you flowers
On days I miss you
I will not tell them anything but what is true
They will be shocked how many secrets were inside of you
How much overlapping
Redundant
They will say: you knew him so well
I will smile and say: not nearly well or soon enough.
My friend, Danny,made this video for me to celebrate the release of my new chapbook TAPAS. Enjoy. He’s crazy but supportive. I respect that.
I fell in love with each of these women. And even more in love with the person whose idea this was.Dove hired a forensic artist to draw how women see themselves versus how others see them - the results are moving.
Perspective is based on where we stand. Stand in love.
(Source: choosechoice)
TAPAS is here and ready to be in your hot little hands. Natalieispoetry.com to order your copy.
Answering the question
The first time you are asked
You will say “yes”
Good girls say yes
And cry and scream
You are still a good girl if you take your time
If you don’t cry
Even if you say no
The first time you are asked is only significant if it is
He may not be your person
Might just be the first to ask
Which is special and lovely
But you get to decide
Yes is not implied.
TAPAS a delicious collection of poetry by Natalie Patterson
Im proud to announce that in one week from today 4/16 I am releasing my 2nd chapbook, TAPAS. It will be a limited edition release and I’m not doing any reprints. Im encouraging you to reach out to me between now and the 16th, if you are interested in having one.
Tapas is a part of a 7 part series of chapbooks I’m releasing this year.
I want to make love to a painter. I want to know what it feels like to be made a masterpiece. To become color and perspective, for my negative space to be on purpose.
Before words
We do not remember the first year of life because it is painful to continually be misunderstood and completely helpless. If we remembered we would not continue this journey.
