Sacred Creek

WL Schuett

In a waning light 

a painting from a faded memory .

I burned from despair and 

failure of imagination.

wondering when the sun 

went down on me .

a barren field ,

a leafless forest 

climbing a lawless ladder .

in my eye a rose burns .

perculating just below the 

surface ready to blow 

the sound of a Lyre . 

 

Taking a a glimpse into the 

shadows of self doubt 

and indecision .

that creek of purest sorrow 

smelling of musky soil or semen .

dank dark wine 

bites my tongue 

I taste the mask

of fury carved in stone. 

 

A dead fall 

felled in a time 

not of this age 

covered in lichen ,

insects and vines .

do we 

must we 

hold every moment 

sacred ?

 

 

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  • Christina8

    What a beautiful painting! A wonderful poem and along with Santita, I too am left pondering the final line. Great work!

  • Michael Edwards

    Super art work and a super poem to go with it - great work Bill

  • Fay Slimm.

    Oh - these words paint a fantastic scene of sad nostalgia burned into readers' minds with superb imagery . That final question rousing fresh interest re. what we hold sacred gives a stunning end Bill and what a wonderful painting too. A favourite with me without a doubt.

  • Accidental Poet

    Everyone has days like these Bill. And writing of it shows the poet in you. And your painting also shows the artist painter in you. Excellent work my friend.

  • myself and me

    Re: Stunning "Sacred creek"
    A withered leaf
    from no where
    Fall in the sacred creek
    Cause endless ripple of melancholy
    Burning rose
    Turn the creek into sea of fire

  • Goldfinch60

    Wonderful write together with a superb painting.

  • FredPeyer

    Like the others, I was drawn into your poem right to the last and rather unexpected lines that stopped me and made me think. Do we?

  • ZIGGY

    A great poem indeed enjoyed your imagery in this piece a pleasure to read your work ,,,,cheers



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