Smoldering Embers

By Magdalena

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Emotion 
like a shift in wind direction 
a silent flutter 
through the layers of pain 
dancing 
on the smoldering embers 
amongst a bed of ashes 
   
   
petulant upon my frayed edges 
here 
on the rocks 
our time has landed 
slick as I slip losing my grasp 
becoming lax 
in my effort to even try 
   
   
morning 
leaves nicotine prints 
on disappearing aromas 
attempting to impersonate 
my sorrow 
the sun dazzling my eyes 
mocking me 
   
   
In strict silence 
I strip the order of woe 
scorn it with my mind blade 
in stealthy determination 
surreptitiously 
I  cut  it  out 
   
   
a mob of sparrows 
perch in my view 
cheery 
in there distracting hearty troll 
as if paradise 
is halfway across 
my bleeding heart 
   
   
extortion fresh 
in the palm of my hands 
luminosity fading 
fast from my space 
I bury my face 
in my bedraggle pillow 
where fresh tears play out a story 



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Copyright 2014 Magdalena
Published on Wednesday, September 10, 2014.     Filed under: "Love" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Written Feb 2013
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  • Cassette On Monday, December 18, 2017, Cassette (1144)By person wrote:

    this is quite lovely

  • A former member wrote: Beaufiful! So emotional, well penned with deep emotions and sadness. Great write.

  • Magdalena On Saturday, August 9, 2014, Magdalena (616)By person wrote:

    Thank you very much ShadowKing, really appreciated. I don't think I have read you yet, but I will soon, when I have a bit more time.

  • TropicalSnowstorm On Friday, August 8, 2014, TropicalSnowstorm (1703)By person wrote:

    I adore your reading voice, delightful to hear it! Ciao, T/S Scholar

  • Magdalena On Saturday, August 9, 2014, Magdalena (616)By person wrote:

    Pleased you like these T/S, a lot of work goes into them, as you know, really want to expand on my knowledge and take them to another level... Thank you :)

  • haunted On Saturday, June 21, 2014, haunted (851)By person wrote:

    im glad you found this outlet on here for showing people your many talents. your voice is to melt for, which is why you cant get rid of me. haha, very nice anita.

  • Magdalena On Sunday, June 22, 2014, Magdalena (616)By person wrote:

    Yes, I didn't realise you could put videos here, hence I upgraded... Thank you kindly dear. .. And why would I want to get rid of you, we've been friends for a long time :)

  • blue angel On Saturday, June 21, 2014, blue angel (877)By person wrote:

    Oooh, you are amazing!! It was truly a privilege to experience your poetry awakening in its artful beauty through spoken verse. I adore it :)

  • Magdalena On Saturday, June 21, 2014, Magdalena (616)By person wrote:

    Thank you so much blue angel. I really appreciate your comment. :)


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