Put a Face to the Name

Nicholas Browning

It begins with a slight dangle of a feather ~

Weighted above the well, a pen gracefully dips into the ink.

The desk is properly fitted, adequate for such tasks;

Riveted, the manuscript exhales letters, as the protagonist begins to think.

 

Flowing verse of midnight darkened, steep the finesse of revolving hands,

Uplifted like a flag in the curiosity of a pioneer.

Coastal winds whisper into the ear, and in the heart,

Transmogrified, the dullard has become a seer.

 

Sparks and flashes radiate from the pages,

Bringing life to a dream once heard of -

Many strange things both bizarre and unseen;

Ships upon clouds, horses running wild atop the surface of the sea!

Festivals fit for giants, Gliding masts of trees befriended,

To the pits of canyons smoldering, projecting gems and jewels from their crevices!

 

Shimmering awe, perfection attained, the master has taught his dues.

Never to be estimated, under or over, the efficacy of a color's hue.

 

Heaps of crystal would not outweigh the integrity of such artistry.

Nor for coin, not even for fame -

No person alive, a person deceased, shall ever

Put a face to the name.

  • Author: Nicholas Browning (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 31st, 2018 06:41
  • Comment from author about the poem: My brain does some crazy stuff. Hello friends, been a while. I am alive and well, as I hope you all are as well. If you've enjoyed the read, feel free to leave a comment! Though if you don't, it's no harm done. I hope you liked the read friends, and I shall see you all at a later date. Till next time my pretties! "Insert sinister laugh."
  • Category: Short story
  • Views: 30
  • User favorite of this poem: poetboy5454.
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Comments3

  • poetboy5454

    A brilliant thought-provoking write, and it's nice to see you back as well!

    • Nicholas Browning

      Thank you very much sir! Not so much back, but ya know I'm trying!

    • Goldfinch60

      very good write. It is amazing what the pen will write when put onto the page.

      • Nicholas Browning

        Yes indeed my friend. Thank you very much for your wisdom.

      • RiverJordan

        Pretty stellar👌🏼👍

        • Nicholas Browning

          I'm a bit late, but I appreciate your saying so.



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