Silent overture, prelude to a temptress rising

By Leith Plunkett

 
 Ahh h  h   h


 listen for them
 

 what tranquil worship they make
 

 Echoing through sacred trees
 

 the wind, she howls, of wolves
 

 whispering prayer of gothic breath

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Copyright 2011 Leith Plunkett
Published on Monday, February 7, 2011.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Cassette On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cassette (1087)By person wrote:

    you have this classic gothic voice in your imagery. it's breathtaking.

  • A former member wrote: (formerly disposable) as enticing as a spell...

  • Lylani On Thursday, May 19, 2011, Lylani (112)By person wrote:

    Soft and beautiful, gorgeous work!

  • Corinthian On Monday, February 7, 2011, Corinthian (306)By person wrote:

    oh you and your softness this is so quiet and full of sweet breath it makes me sleepy Anemoi wind goddess so pretty as always Leith ..

  • A former member wrote: a breath of indulgent dark beauty; an echo and the lost love she wails and howls and moans for.......the way you capture a mind is so steeped in romanticism....the way you gather mystique and evocative nature in this is truly succinctly swiftly gorgeous.....and the rapturous last line...you are so true to your voice/talent.

  • blue On Monday, February 7, 2011, blue (1409)By person wrote:

    umm.... what she said. well played, my man, well played. ~b

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