Anguish
as waters frosted by twilight
weigh upon gossamer wings.
Deceived by a thirst unquenched,
I descend upon a reflection,
sinking into myself.
Imprisoned
within bitter tides,
I reminisce of a life relinquished–
where pinions sway unfettered
above blossoms coaxed by spring,
flittering from bud to bloom,
each bead of nectar
a fragrant haven.
Peering above to
heavens turned black,
tapestries of stars taunt
as they unbraid before me.
Below bitter waters,
shadows enshrined
whisper silently,
beckoning.
By the lure of
exhaustion
I succumb
to the abyss’
waiting embrace,
the warmth within now
a quivering of a fading flame.
I enter into the void.
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Such a lovely and slightly haunting tone in this piece. I liked
“I reminisce of a life relinquished”
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Simply brilliant!!
You’re kind…thank you. 🙂
A beautiful poem. Made me smile.
😀 🙂
Incredible poetry.
Thank you 🙂
Beautifully written Phoebe. Read three times and still so evocative – as said above, I sink into the void with you. Excellent…
Thanks, Rob! 🙂
How did I almost miss reading this lovely poem?! Really, Phoebe, so beautiful — and that last line is a reality check, a punch to the gut. So very nice.
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You paint the picture so well !
heavens turned black – so simple but so poignant!
tapestries of stars taunt
as they unbraid before me. – what a mesmerising image
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Another beautiful piece of writing Phoebe. I felt myself sinking into the void with you.
Thank you, Ian. 🙂
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