In The Majesty of Silence, I Observe

By FallenSky

Forever behind me,
Hides a shadow,
Pale, yet ever luminescent,
Clinging to my every step,
As though I’m bound to fall

Blindly I run down these paths,
The quintessence tearing from my chest,
With every step,
In every breath,
My heart grows nearer
To this destiny waiting on the horizon

I am often drawn to wonder why
When every time I am bound to achieve
A sip from the elder’s ambrosial chalice,
My very doubts are firm as stone,
Forging yet another step
I am forced to overcome

Ahh…
I long to be as these stones,
At one with the earth,
Yet my shadow drives me onward

My soul embraced by the earth,
This darkling soil catalyzes my strength,
A clandestine heirloom,
Burning in the green flame of reason,
A part of me,
I cannot see

Formless dreams compel me to remember,
The truths I found with child’s eyes,
My visions often intertwine,
A clearer mind
I seek to find

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Copyright 2003 CrestFallenSky
Published on Saturday, June 14, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: the quiet agony and slight linger of beauty along every yein is so effectual.... and i adore yoour profile pic; very bernini, michelangelo....reminds me of all the efort to uncover every ounce of epicness and beauty......should read more of your works.

  • A former member wrote: "Ahh… I long to be as these stones, At one with the earth, Yet my shadow drives me onward " I love this stanza...and this poem is really deep...keep writing. :)

  • A former member wrote: I'll have to read all of your poems... This is far beyond my words can comment... *Lilith*

  • CharlottesWeb On Wednesday, August 27, 2003, CharlottesWeb (511)By person wrote:

    This was humbling in some way I can't figure...but very dense and fresh. I felt every swerve and bump of this...you made the texture 3D in feeling and taste. I love this one...very awsome. ~JM~

  • manywalks On Saturday, August 16, 2003, manywalks (750)By person wrote:

    Mmmmm, loved the feel and overall taste of this one. Pefectly done indeed. ~ mw

  • DoctorAsh On Saturday, June 14, 2003, DoctorAsh (373)By person wrote:

    Very nice, the two ending lines sliced through my skin like a bullet .. laying the final peace to a puzzle .. [perfectly done].[D&A]

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