DROWNED IN SORROW
Like tortured trees espaliered
and set in comb-toothed corridors
with misty dreams, his winged desires
frustrated deep in wisdoms store
restrained by banks of trickling streams
conceding to the sea.
A chilled sarcophagus sky looks down
in depths within his silent realm
where ancient gods cast forth their spells
and mediaeval devils haunt
the void that lives within his heart
now filled with sands of grief.
Immersed in dark infinity
and though he knows no gladsome day
beyond the realm where thinking stopped
a glimmering light invades the waves
to paint the jaws of purgatory
and offer joys of paradise.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
Offline) - Published: August 4th, 2017 00:03
- Comment from author about the poem: Plus one of my abstracts.
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Comments10
Michael, this is a poem on steroids. Incredible writing, and I like the last two lines!
Thanks Fred - I wondered what had happened to the steroids.
A fine write and pic M. Erm *gets out my dictionary now*!
I couldn't find 'erm' in the dictionary 🙂 Cheers O
Wowers - - great imagery Michael -- have to read this one again.
Don't read it too often Fay - you'll only find faults.
LOVE THE PICTURE OF TOM DALEY UNDERWATER ~ after his Gold Medal Dive ! Drowned in JOY ! Love the Poem it has a touch of Glass ! Sets the tone for us lesser Wordsmiths ~ thanks for raising the board ~ Your BRIAN
Coming from such poet as yourself your comments mean an awful lot - thanks so much Bran.
Super write Michael plus another good abstract.
Thanks G
Two whoop, whoops, Michael! Very deep, no pun intended! Perfect painting for the feeling of this!
So deep I waved goodbye - ta O
This was wonderful to read, really enjoyed it
So pleased you enjoyed it Shannon
Beautiful flow and emitting deep thoughts and feelings... thank you.
My pleasure Alf
Intense read. Enjoyed very much.
Really must pot something a bit more whimsical - but not till Sunday.
Abstract indeed with a message of intrigue. Super!
Thank you R for your kind comment.
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