our secrets are purged
flown like flocks
of tattooed birds
leaves the throat exposed
grafting parchment
over nerves
this vellum salve
is not to cover
that which hurts
but swear new ink oaths
poets know
the gods they serve
freshly spill the gift
the letting
redeems the curse
glistening of quill
surge of arteries
that burn
bloom on paperskins
sewn with beauty
blood and words
and so bleeding black
the scribes that loved
at every turn
when we are gone
let it be said
upon this page
our poets bled
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Author:
Heather T (
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Comments7
What a work of sheer beauty! The ending is powerful and profound. Thank you for this one.
Oh, you are so welcome. Thank you, Louis for a generous reply. Made me smile.
Top drawer writing Heather -- a stunning read with an inspiring finalé
Thank you many muches, Ms. Fay!
I know I have a big mouth, but for once words are beyond me. The first stanza is incredible; not to take anything away from the rest. Where did the "tatooed birds" come from? And the last stanza I am going to print out separately and hang over my desk, with or without your permission!
My friend, you would never need to ask. That you've loved this so is such an encouragement! I actually had the first bit in my head for a time, and wasn't sure until I sat down where it was going to lead. And here we are. Humble thanks.
beautifully crafted x
I appreciate you, Kevin! Looking forward to your next piece!
Thanks, Heather T, the same goes to you, I will be waiting on the doorstep for your next poem. take care x
A new ink oath every day, Heather. Sometimes two.
Which is our delight! I need to catch up on you today.
"Poets know the gods they serve." "When we are gone, let it be said, upon this page, our poets bled." I enjoyed this poem. These were my favorite lines, but the whole poem was a pleasure to read. Tyfs!
You bless me, Cyprian! Many thanks. I'm glad you found favorites here.
This is a beautiful poem! You are a really great writer, keep writing!
Thank you much, and I shall 😊
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