Palace Of Natural Beauty

By cre

The rushing of the water
To her ears, music of the earth
The morning's dew tipping the tiny blades
Nestled among the darkened dirt
The sparkles playing in her eyes
From the calling kiss of a sun
Fading slowly, with the cover of clouds
As perhaps even the skies knew what he'd done
The branches of a gentle pine
Reaching in their ache to embrace
The rain splashing, softly and hushed
Joining the tears on her face
The river, whispering
Pleading to cradle her still
The wind with its hand on her back
Seeking to steady her will

Spirits of the land that grew her
Beckoning, beseeching, in peace
Escape from his world, his hands
From the slave he had taught her to be

The pulse of crashing evil
Quickened the blood in her heart
His army so nearly upon her
As she reached for her chance to depart

The palace of natural beauty
Wrapped around as she let go her breath
And the crushing release of the water
Bore her gently to safety, to death.

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Published on Monday, September 8, 2003. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "Palace Of Natural Beauty"

A former member wrote: Legendary word play. A dark Shakespeare duo.
On Tuesday, December 27, 2011, TropicalSnowstorm (1580) wrote:

Beautiful piece...I really miss seeing things from you. Ciao, T/S
On Saturday, September 20, 2003, Blinded_Tiger (518) wrote:

In men and mindless mules, A true leader is to be found, He shall be the one to fear, But without men and mindless mules, No leader would arise, Still such men do seek control, No less then beauty they want to behold. Tiger
On Tuesday, September 16, 2003, Demosthenes (155) wrote:

ive run out of amazing compliments to give you. -B
On Friday, September 12, 2003, KittyStryker (710) wrote:

this is amazing. i agree, like Ophelia, but she plunges into the water not because of insanity, but because therein lies her truth, the reality she wishes to be in. amazing as always cre.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2003, Delphoid-Q (213) wrote:

This piece is elegant and powerful in the manner of the great masters. Beautiful to read and wonderful to imagine.
On Thursday, September 11, 2003, Dancing_Monkey (1228) wrote:

so true... I love it.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2003, The Fallen Angel (234) wrote:

This almost reminds of shakespeare's Hamlet...but this write is much more elegant, depressing and dark!+Fallen One+
On Monday, September 8, 2003, OLd SouL (717) wrote:

I haven't commented on this yet? Crap, I've read it 5 times now and I thought I wrote some flattering comment each time. *sigh* I give up.. you rock as always.
On Monday, September 8, 2003, Midnight Phoenix (240) wrote:

I needed a little reminder of paradise, which you masterfully created. I wrote a piece much like this long ago. No where near as wonderful, but had the very same idea behind it.
On Monday, September 8, 2003, worm (1149) wrote:

I am, once again, mesmerized by the beauty of your words... is it any wonder you are one of my favorites? I think not!
On Monday, September 8, 2003, A Velvet Tongue (434) wrote:

This reminds me of a favorite poem of mine..*The lady of Shalot*...and it was just as beautiful...Thanks for sharing, ~Vel~
On Monday, September 8, 2003, manywalks (747) wrote:

When you become all rich and famous I expect a signed copy.
On Monday, September 8, 2003, Ophelia (221) wrote:

I want one too, this was great.......O.
A former member wrote: This reminds me of a book I read once where this little girl's parents were killed and she was taken to live with this creepy dude in the forest who taught her to be powerful. In the end she realized the truth and destroyed him. Great write, once again.