SPILLED INK SHADOWS

Michael Edwards

 

 

SPILLED-INK SHADOWS 

 

His closed eyes shuttered to the world

within the flickering screen of night

encumbered by his own decree

he paid no heed to passing time.

 

The cuckoo struck the hour too soon

and as the sunrise chorus shrilled

the many tunes of unknown songs

the darting trout sent ripples wide.

 

He rose to greet the new born day

where love was spun in cobwebs silk

that hung between the stooping trees

in spilled-ink shadows dark embrace.

 

The key transported in his mind

gave passage to a rising smile

in tenancy within his eyes

he drank the golden rays of sun.

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 30th, 2018 00:51
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • orchidee

    A descriptive write, and a lesson about trees too in your pic M.

    • Michael Edwards

      The pic is a quick sketch done in preparation for a workshop I'm running on Friday - thanks O

      • orchidee

        I knows them oaks and cedars, but not seen too many of the other trees. They're around though. Well, go for a walk in some fairly local woods then, Orchi! lol.

        • Michael Edwards

          Not always so easy to spot at this time of the year when most of them are in the nude.

          • orchidee

            Trees to make me swoon?! heehee.

          • FredPeyer

            Michael, your word choices are just incredible! Does it all just come to you, or do you use help like the net or books? Don't give away your secrets, just wanted to tell you that you are an incredible writer!

            • Michael Edwards

              No secrets - I do read a lot especially the old classics and a lot of their words stick in my mind. For example I remember reading something \'By his own decree he decided to..... - and this inspired the use of the word above which we wouldn\'t use in modern day speech in this way. Encumbered just came out of the ether.

              Once you start using language in this way these old words seem to come more easily over time.

            • Goldfinch60

              Beautiful imagery in both drawings a words once more Michael.

            • Lorna

              Very beautiful picture in words Michael.

              • Michael Edwards

                I really appreciate your comments - thanks Lorna

              • BRIAN & ANGELA

                Thanks MICHAEL for a morning repast of Poem & Painting ! Love the tree silhouettes reminds me of when I was in he Cubs & Scouts ~ Tree recognition in all SEASONS ! Loved the wording of the poem ! You will enjoy my CATS today ! Yours BRIAN

                • Michael Edwards

                  Cheers Brian - I must say 'm not a cat lover but off to take a look nonetheless.

                • dusk arising

                  For one who often loves to show his sense of humour on here you have today shown us that you are indeed a great poet.
                  Re reading this piece i could 'feel' the peaceful joy of awaking to the welcome of a new bright morning in harmony with our natural surround.
                  Truly a pleasure to read. Into my favs.

                  • Michael Edwards

                    I'm really touched by your kind comments - thank you so much Dusk

                  • Tony36

                    Great write

                  • Andrew Charles Forrest

                    Again... a poem from Michael lifts my day and returns me back to Symmetry

                    Such wonderful flow from an artist may I say

                    • Michael Edwards

                      So pleased you like my work thanks for the comment Andrew.

                    • Fay Slimm.

                      A dream of a read Michael --the title is stunning and I love the imagery which classical writers knew possessed power -- great stuff your recent postings my friend.

                    • Christina8

                      Beautiful poem and I like how you captured the trees



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