Poetry

Bride of Frankenstein, a Poem by Mark Tulin

Not as pretty as a porcelain doll,
but you come close

in just the right light
without the least bit of strain
from hand-pumping
your hourglass figure
under the fullest of moons
with the deepest of breath

of the most perfect storm,
you become fully alive
in your plasticine glow.

©️mft

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I am an author, poet, humorist, and short story writer living in Long Beach, California. I write about various topics, from my early childhood in Philadelphia to my years as a family therapist and finally to my soul-searching in California. These are poetic narratives that may have humorous or serious content or both. Either way, I hope my poetry and stories resonate with you. My books include Magical Yogis, Uncommon Love Stories, Awkward Grace, Junkyard Souls, and Rain on Cabrillo.

12 comments on “Bride of Frankenstein, a Poem by Mark Tulin

  1. Orvillewrong's avatar

    Beautifully described!

  2. Daedalus Lex's avatar

    Deceptively simple at first glance, but forces you back for multiple readings. Nice!

    • Mark Tulin's avatar

      It was nice that your mind was able to wrap around it for awhile. 🙏

      • Daedalus Lex's avatar

        I couldn’t stop wrapping. That’s a tribute to your writing. It was like that scene from teh classic Bride of Frankenstein with the little homunculi. I wanted to watch it over and over to figure out what the director was really up to 🙂

      • Mark Tulin's avatar

        I love the black and white version. Even though it’s horror, it’s soothing and, like you said, I wanted to watch it over. I also like how the director uses light in those old horror films, poetic in itself. 😊

      • Mark Tulin's avatar

        😊

  3. ortensia's avatar

    It evokes many interpretations and great pictures

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