runish thorns

By blue angel

on the sleeve of clarity,  
i sought a place extending.  
amidst an earthly terrace -  
   
unable to breathe.  
   
i surrendered to him 'neath a gilded horizon    
where velvet cattails crossed their swords.  
tempting my lips to purr -  
   
captivation arose.  
   
after his shadow unraveled my song  
whispers of amour were chased afar  
nourished not, nor to be sworn -  
   
reflecting nuance, he is a polished stone.    
   
my trembling oath goes untold  
a sun-kissed curse, i gathered from his field,    
vast and full, a hoard of sharpened quills  -    
   
my mind seeks along a ragged ridge.  
   
star-wounded skies beseech -  
a man, a woman, a thrill  
i attest in knowing,    
   
rain erodes indefinitely, darling.    
   
come lie with me, before the moon pales,  
among the withering blooms  
allow our lips to savor this -    
   
poetry bound in runish thorns.  
   
 
 
 
 
   

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Copyright 2014 blue angel
Published on Saturday, August 16, 2014.     Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

"A poem is never finished, only abandoned" - Paul Valery
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  • syzygy On Thursday, April 6, 2017, syzygy (44)By person wrote:

    Such a flow here. I like the way you separate your stanzas in unexpected ways. A lovely painted image in my mind now. I have my own runish thorns but never thought of them this way until now.

  • A former member wrote: You're poetry is amazing. I love the deep meaning and vivid words you use.

  • blue angel On Saturday, September 5, 2015, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you immensely for the lovely comment, Nyctophobia. :)

  • A former member wrote: Captivated, till the end thank you for sharing blues-Mrk

  • blue angel On Friday, May 22, 2015, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    And thank you for stepping back inside my lonely ink blots. :)

  • dwells On Saturday, November 29, 2014, dwells (4179)By person wrote:

    Captivating imagery here on display BA and the mood created was softly seductive, well-done! - Dan

  • soul_versing On Wednesday, October 29, 2014, soul_versing (772)By person wrote:

    I love rereading this on days that I feel uncertain of things. You have no idea how much you sparked a light inside of me with such exquisite imagery. Now, now I've properly commented. .hugs. Scholar

  • A former member wrote: To be en-wrapped by runish thorns, now that just makes me shudder with delight! Ahaha missed your works. Scholar

  • Aengri Somnia On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, Aengri Somnia (23)By person wrote:

    runes, symbols, things of flesh... meaning is everywhere. it felt epic in scale, love and being seem to drown out puny things such as having to nourish, or a shotgun wedding lol. the language is exquisitely used by the way, the metaphors are a metapestry

  • Deathkitten On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Deathkitten (571)By person wrote:

    One of my faves! Bravo

  • blue angel On Monday, September 8, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Well, well,, what do we have here. A lovely surprise!. Thank you for stopping by, been missing you!!

  • Deathkitten On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Deathkitten (571)By person wrote:

    Still reading! Also, this continues to be one of my top faves....hoping to read more. I've been dropping in on ya. Where oh where has your muse gone? Hmmm

  • A former member wrote: Beautifully written!

  • blue angel On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you, immensely, Shadowking :)

  • megaprime81 On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, megaprime81 (740)By person wrote:

    I love this work, as it is one of my favorites that you've written. Keep up the amazing work. :-)

  • blue angel On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you deeply, mega. Your comments are appreciated :)

  • Dark Chocolate On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Dark Chocolate (18)By person wrote:

    This thorn tickled my soul....

  • blue angel On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you, deeply, Dark Chocolate! :)

  • FadedBlues On Friday, August 22, 2014, FadedBlues (2096)By person wrote:

    ...Poem of the Day! Wonderful!...

  • blue angel On Saturday, August 23, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you kindly for noticing, Blues :)... It quickens the pulse a little.

  • soul_versing On Friday, August 22, 2014, soul_versing (772)By person wrote:

    Congratulations! Very deserving award for a beautifully soulful poetess♥ .blows kisses and applauds. Scholar

  • blue angel On Friday, August 22, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you sweet Goddess. I treasure the invisible kisses. :)

  • soul_versing On Friday, August 22, 2014, soul_versing (772)By person wrote:

    Lol. I know you do, you blue goddess, you. Scholar

  • Commander_Cadaver On Friday, August 22, 2014, Commander_Cadaver (233)By person wrote:

    Congratulations on Poem of the Day. You and this write deserved it.

  • blue angel On Friday, August 22, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you tremendously, Commander_Cadaver - coming from you means a lot, as I know you are very selective.

  • darkheartmagic On Saturday, August 16, 2014, darkheartmagic (81)By person wrote:

    wow such stunning beauty of passion another outstanding piece.

  • blue angel On Friday, August 22, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Darkheartmagic, it's so nice to see you here. Thank you deeply for your comment. Hope to see some new works from you soon! :)~

  • FadedBlues On Saturday, August 16, 2014, FadedBlues (2096)By person wrote:

    ...I hear a classical voice in this, a time long gone, & far from here. forget our past transgressions & regrets; let the rain wash it all away...

  • blue angel On Friday, August 22, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you, Blues, you bring such depth when you come. I cherish your comments as much as I do your poetry! :)~

  • soul_versing On Saturday, August 16, 2014, soul_versing (772)By person wrote:

    Oh Kendra, you leave me spellbound. Astonishingly composed. Scholar

  • blue angel On Friday, August 22, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you, TG for your lovely comment and bookmark! I'm extremely appreciative!! xoxo

  • A former member wrote: Mmm.. Somehow tantalizing and full of desire.. I ask myself if this poem is a new abandoned one or the continuation of another one.. Great piece! :)

  • blue angel On Friday, August 22, 2014, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Thank you, Darkisses. Your comments are appreciated. This poem is new, I added that quote because I stumbled upon it the same day I posted it, and felt it was so appropriate when it comes to the crafting of poems. Some come easy and others not so much. :)

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