as if by chance
what sun is this I dream of?
how quick it spins it's coins and coils it's neck.
no space to turn the monochromes of light.
each in vain tomorrows fondest song
a relentless sound of dawns unanswered calls.
what kingdom this that barks one evensong?
the yellow bones of cryptic clues
love letters drifting sideways with the flesh of something new.
as if by chance
where heaving stones
drag their tails through a wind-chimes cotton breasts.
each purple rose
each frantic hand
each brighter than each unintended sin
now aches their pretty fingers through a scream
pointing south to where heaven
lives and breathes four cycles
with transparant views of all who cannot see.
as if by me
what day is this I dream of?
how quick it spins it's coins
and coils it's neck;
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Author:
Melvin James (Pseudonym) (
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Comments6
I really like this poem. It has that haunting phrase that comes back and repeats. Very nicely written.
thank you Soren.
kind words, as always.
and my apologies for lack of comments in recent weeks.
this site has been almost impossible to log into, or send comments.
I will catch up soon.
Repeating the moment exquisite poetry as always lovely dearest Melvin 🌹
thank you Teddy.
good to see you again my friend.
I'm doing something really special at the moment for a good bunch of children in my home town, I'm teaching them English at the local library voluntarily, I've created a really lovely project and they love it, so I'm busier than usual, I'm always close by 🌹
Good write, DM.
thank you Jerry
very much appreciated.
Wonderful poem and love the repetition, albeit varied, in the “what” question, which almost bookends the poem. Very effective! Well done!
thank you for your kind words Tristan.
Wonderful to find a write from you Melvin. Always rich in poetic expression. Much enjoyed poet.
most kind Cassie, as always.
good to see you back.
a thoughtful and beautiful write. well done
thank you
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