Salomé

Jon Nakapalau

silver flower in your hair,

has your unrequited love
been taken and shadowed -

a white rose, past redemption of the soul,
becoming chastely cold -

veil falling - even as Narraboth
sacrifices himself to you

on moon drenched altar
adorned with green flowers,

still fragrant from your kiss.

  • Author: Jon Nakapalau (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 24th, 2018 17:52
  • Comment from author about the poem: Written after reading Salomé by Oscar Wilde.
  • Category: Fable
  • Views: 22


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