Battered wings
Cease to fly
Eyes that fade
No longer cry
The purple hue
Of spirits flame
Flickers and dies
Circumstance explain.
The wandering soul
No fixed abode
Travels light
A story told
Within the pages
Of a long lost book
A poet died
A lingering truth.
Its scribbled word
Upon face of time
Upon steaming glass
Is lost the rhyme
The shadow drifts
Room to room
Your passing came
Far too soon.
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nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) (
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This poem cast in short lines bleeds one line into the next with grace and good flow. It seems as if it is all recited in one breath. Well done and a fave
always much appreciated, thanking you
You are most welcome Norman
That is a thought that means so much that even as poets die their poetry may linger on 🙏🕊️
maybe somewhere in the ether, much appreciated, thanking you
Norman, this is beautifully poignant. The imagery of fading wings, wandering souls, and forgotten pages creates such a reflective atmosphere, and the closing lands with quiet grace. A touching tribute and a wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
too kind my friend, always much appreciated, thanking you
A fine write N.
So it's come to this now? Drastic times. People kicking the bucket, waiting so long for that bus. lol.
he was only 14 when he wanted the bus to school, died aged 75 lol
Doh! it's getting serious now (lol) - folk conking out while waiting for buses.
an epidemic, going down like flies
But the words will always love on Norman.
Andy
thanks for read, much appreciated
Tragically brief life and the heartbreaking loss of a creative spirit. Nice poem nephilim!
most kind, thanking you and always much appreciated
Enjoyable Read. 'Your Passing came far too soon'. Could be Keats. Nice one.
very kind, thanking you always appreciated
My Pleasure.
Amazingg
thanking you, always much appreciated
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