the old tannery stands hidden
among brackish water
that knows numerous answers
once a thriving heart
was found still beating
now riven rustic doors
hang sliding hoarse voices
speaking from each void
savaged beasts hold
a voiceless mirror reflected
staples stacked lavished leathery scent
from each bovine hide scarlet dried
blood songs are sung
through roughed vales
meandering green pastures
ethereally we still graze
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A beautiful work this poem uses vivid and identifiable imagery to paint a picture in the mind of the reader and then takes that image in such poetic form to sprout a feeling of compassion for what we normally ignore. There are several beautiful lines in this poem my favorite are the last two stanzas
staples stacked lavished leathery scent
from each bovine hide scarlet dried
blood songs are sung
through roughed vales
meandering green pastures
ethereally we still graze
There is a wonderful metaphor here as well that I need not go into but is reflected in that mirror mentioned in the poem. This is a masterpiece of work and is a fave without saying
Thank you so much Soren! I really appreciate the lengthy feedback on this poem, It is a revised work. Your ways of seeing into the depths of this poem indeed connect with the background of this poem. Glad you liked this poem!!!
Love this. A beautiful poem rich in imagery in and metaphor. Well done, my friend! This was masterful, as Soren rightly wrote, and rather than repeat what he wrote, I will simply say. Brava! An obvious fave from me as well. 🌹👏
Thank you muchly Tristan! Your way of reading into the heart of this poem enriches the meaning as told by the above feedback. Much appreciated!
You are most welcome, my friend.
Beautiful imagery, sone wonderful lines and soaked in metaphor it was a pleasure to read.
Thank you much PoeticLicence, glad to read that you enjoyed this poem and the read!
You are very welcome
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