Maiden of the Stars

By alesana

 this is an old one of mine but I may as well put it up. can't hurt

Whisper secrets in my ear, o wind
What I considered sacred now rescind.
Tell me of the songbirds and the owls
Of moon and wolf and why he howls.
Wrap me in your arms,
O maiden of the stars.
There she lies - the silver goddess
Ankle skirt and pure white bodice.
Thus she made me such a promise
Bid release my gold-silk chrysalis.
She swore to me a palace
With a throne and silver chalice.
And so this maiden gave me naught
Not an aliquot of what  I sought,
But delivered me to filthy grave.
Lay me without shield nor glaive,
Advise me how to thrive, o tree,
alone here, lacking company.

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Copyright 2012 Meg Owens
Published on Sunday, January 8, 2012.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Wow! Love it, thank you for posting. There's such a strong essence of loneliness and an undercurrent sense of longing here. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it and your metaphors are spot on.

  • haunted On Sunday, January 8, 2012, haunted (850)By person wrote:

    great poem alesana, has a very spiritual, new age feel to it. its nice to see you again, you should post more of your old stuff. this is awesome!

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