Stalled.
Because each granite-necked minute strangles
desire's set sail shall grief's tongue so anchored
see love's dazzling coast no more ?
Shall a tear-drenched spark within ready breast
not light on horizons new and warm ?
Because a mature pearl's glint becomes staved
on death's barrier reef shall this sea-siren wait
to become blind to advances ?
Shall the caged heart's talons gnawing at need
not see night's silk rise unshackled ?
Because cinders grow cold when un-bellowed
shall a stacked basket not harbour fresh coals
with flint to spark smouldering ashes ?
Shall stalled life not take a late fur-lined climb
to tomorrow's state of shared romance ?
- Author: Fay Slimm. ( Offline)
- Published: October 2nd, 2020 03:21
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Comments8
'Shall the caged heart's talons gnawing at need
not see night's silk rise unshackled ?'
wonderful imagery and effortless flow adding a dreamy feel to this introspective write
So glad you enjoyed the imagery contained in the verse L.B. - I intended the questions to flow slowly and pleased you caught that feel too. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment on Stalled.
Good write Fay.
Thank you Orchi.
A nice hopeful message Fay.........a lot of longing there
Glad you felt hope in the read today Lorna. Grateful too for your in-put to Stalled.
this is seriously good .. tis ragged and real as they come but with no rough edges ...
alas I fear one or t'other lover maybe arrived too late to say a proper and meaningful goodbye ..
... left cold wanting and waiting .. that is where these words took me today ...
somewhere off a Cornish coast too, I imagine ....
Glad you felt a reality in today's posting Nev. so your vision of wanting and waiting gave imagination free reign which is as maybe but I count as an honour - - I truly appreciate your deeper reads of my humble efforts and thank you immensely.............x Fay
ANGELA HERE - Thanks for sharing FAY an ODE to TRUE LOVE !
What can separate us from TRUE LOVE ? NOTHING !
Strife of Life or Tears or Barriers or Cages of Society
or Dying Ember ? Whatever the Circumstances - The
Blaze of True Love can ALWAYS be fanned into an -
Incandescent Flame !
We le all your poems FAY and love to comment !- However little time we have to compose & contribute ! MPS is essentialy a TWO-WAY process Contibuting & Commenting & replying ! We both appreciate that - and would see 2 or 3 Poems a week reflecting *An Active Member* ! Most of our Poems are COLLABORATIONS - but we dont always say so !
Blessings & Peace & Joy with Love
Angela - Brian & Smokey Cat πππ
Truly grateful for your visit and comment on Stalled dear duo - - am delighted you find value in my efforts at odes on all sorts of subjects and thanking you masses for all your support.
One answer to all, and that is NO! "Stall" no longer. Engage, Seek happiness. It is why we all are here. The open heart beats faster than the than the reserved one. Love gives meaning to Life.
I'm saving your questions for future reference. - Phil A.
Ah - that resounding NO to all those proffered questions in Stalled gives me confidence that the metaphors didn't fail and that you found the ode fairly engaging. Grateful too Phil for your saving the poem and for the wise statement that "Love gives meaning to Life" - Great to have your supportive comments.
A forlorn maiden hopefully shanβt be denied ! A very pleasant ride of deep thoughts,
There is life, joy and love for us all as we look ahead in our lives. Fine words Fay.
Andy
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