Sirens

sorenbarrett

Some see angels

Others see a light

I hear distant music

Calling in the night

 

Like the voice of a siren

Cutting through mist far away

So remote, but crystal clear

To guide me on my way

 

So alluring and seductive

My soul can not resist

I don't notice the rocks ahead

I can't feel the ship list

 

With the music's intoxication

I don't see the sea rise

Even my impending damnation

Is beautiful in mine eyes

 

I drown in my tears

But I feel no pain

No longer with any fears

I move on to a new domain

 

Hell turned to a pastoral spring

Even gods don't stand a chance

It's when the sirens sing

That the devil comes to dance

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 30th, 2023 04:47
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  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments6

  • arqios

    That read with such fluidity and carried me along even back to a memory of old when the ship we were sailing on got caught in a typhoon so strong we listed to the closest safe harbour the women and children to one side and the men to the other. A distinct memory was the rolling of an empty cola bottle that rolled along the deck uncaring of it being observed. Good stuff here, Soren, the poem not the memory.
    Rik

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Cryptic for stopping by and the read and comment. Yea memories are what life is made of. Hope most of them are good.

    • L. B. Mek

      this is a country hit song, in the making
      and a most poignant poem, to cherish
      in the meantime
      wonderful pacing and such distinct imagery
      just lovely, absolutely
      soul achingly, lovely
      thank you!
      dear cherished Poet
      what a talent!

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much L.B. Your words humble me. Your comments are cherished as a master of poetry yourself.

      • amepiesces

        what a great read ..its so well written ..

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much for stopping by and your most welcome review.

        • Doggerel Dave

          There's not only the Devil who dances here, Soren - the whole piece dances along with pace and energy out of control, yet contained in disciplined lines Thoroughly enjoyed.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks so much Dave your words mean a lot. Appreciate you stopping by.

          • Goldfinch60

            Music is my life and always will be soren. Good words.

            Andy

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Andy for the review and comment. Yes I have tried all kinds of instruments and am no good at any of them but this does not deter my deep love for all kinds of music. It moves the soul.

            • jarcher54

              LOL! Even gods don't stand a chance! A sweet subtle reference to Odysseus' gods... as if they were as doomed as his men lured by the sirens!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and the insightful comment.



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