Wake of a muse

sorenbarrett

Black or blank drop or sea
Invisible, blind I can't see
Empty water from a dried up hole
Diamond turns burning coal
Flaming clouds become smoke
Burnt poems time to choke
Flowing soot of dreams 
In tear lines streams
Buried Phoenix ash
Raising in resurected trash

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  • arqios

    That’s a hard striking poem, there, Soren. What’s left in the wake isn’t always what the final product embodies, other elements have been forged in their formation. On a side note, I wonder what the snow looked like in Pensacola. And although snow is what it is… its timing and circumstance brings nuances worth noting.🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

    • sorenbarrett

      Too close for comfort Cryptic spent most of my life in snow and cold and now in my old age to be chased by it is chilling. Thanks for the read and comment they are always appreciated

      • arqios

        Keep warm and be safe, it’s the homestretch ’til Spring. 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

        • sorenbarrett

          Where I'm at now it is the dead of summer

          • arqios

            Oh… keep hydrated then! 😊🕊️

          • Poetic Licence

            Wow a quite hard heavy piece today, hopefully something good will come out off the resurected trash, enjoyed the read

            • sorenbarrett

              In this disposable world the trash gets burned but there is always something new to catch the eye and be sold at the market. Thanks so much for the read and understanding it is held in highest esteem

              • Poetic Licence

                You are very welcome

              • Mutley Ravishes

                Thanks heavens a wake will never be held for The Muse!
                Some great lines here Soren. It almost feels like you are writing backwards, if that makes sense?!

                • sorenbarrett

                  Backwards, right to left, bottom to top which ever way the thoughts flow or the winds blow. Thanks Mutley for the read and kind words. Your support is most welcome and appreciated

                • John Prophet

                  Enjoyable read. Nice work!
                  John

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you John for the read and encouraging words they are most appreciated

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Man this hits home for me. The last couple of nights (though it may not seem like it because I keep publishing) have been muse wakes for me. I go, I pay my respects, I try to write something...anything...cannot do it. Depression certainly does not help. Anywho, if this poem is the resurrected "trash", I'll become a raccoon any day, my friend. This was superbly written! Well done! 🌹👏

                    • sorenbarrett

                      I thank you so much for your most humbling remarks my litterary friend. They serve as support in this time of grief for the muse.

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        Indeed! May the muse resurrect quickly!

                      • NinjaGirl

                        I absolutely love the imagery, it makes me very pleased.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much for your kind words

                        • Teddy.15

                          Wow, you certainly woke me, I could smell the smouldering lines. Wonderful. 🌹 Love your title

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Teddy I appreciate your words of support and encouragement

                          • Tony36

                            Excellent write

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks so much Tony

                              • Tony36

                                You're welcome

                              • Thad Wilk

                                Short and succinct,
                                a most captivating
                                and emotional write!!
                                Though your muse became
                                flaming clouds of smoke. 🔥
                                It will return,
                                So don't give up the fight! 🙏👍
                                Great read thanks for sharing!!
                                Best regards ✌️ Thad

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thanks Thad your comments are always appreciated and valued

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  We will all rise in time soren and be together in a wonderful place of love and peace.

                                  Andy

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you for your read and comment Andy they are appreciated

                                  • Swarovski20

                                    Very nice poem!

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much your read and kind words are most appreciated

                                    • Cassie58

                                      When the muse is with you, how great that can feel. Mine is lazy and I have far more scribbles half started than I’ve ever posted. This reminds me how I can start with a couple of good lines only for them to descend into cast offs. Nothing cast off here sorenbarrett. Some great imagery.

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        As a poet I am a tosher and I thank you so much Cassie for your attention to this piece and most kind words

                                      • ginny jayne

                                        That is a brilliant piece of work 👏

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          I thank you most humbly.

                                          • ginny jayne

                                            You're welcome 😊

                                          • NafisaSB

                                            such a raw searing poem, full of heartfelt emotions
                                            beautiful

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              I thank you whole heartedly for your read and kind words they mean a great deal

                                              • NafisaSB

                                                you are always welcome - and i look forward to many such beautiful verses from your side..



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