When Moments Intersect

Gold cherry

By Jewel Serpent

Mon, 10 Feb 2014
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14 comments
 

Atomic shouts burst like orbs

the sky a spectrum of cries

Sores burst on feet 

that have forgotten the letters of pain

When motherhood strikes

cold on the earth,

they retire, bodies touching,

hips like dual swings

moored in the clouds

Outside, the stars 

become paintbrush flicks

on refracting minds

 

Paula drags her heart together,

whispers her story to him:

a mimed transgression

He cuts her off with 

soft swallows,

as organs diffuse

Sparks speak stories, 

lift them to an ultraviolet 

fusion

until to move 

is to burn in a glorious flame 

and

moments intersect 

Her hair chars to diamond cinders

as she lays her neck across 

silver shapes, watches

a new path grow: 

a litany of voices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate 12
Poem

Comments

Submitted by celticman on

a litany of voices indeed, all diffuse, which you make smooth.

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

Hmmmm. Thanks for the words, celticman :D

Submitted by scratch on

I think this is excellent.

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

I think your comment is excellent, scratch. Courtesy, my ego. 

No, really- thanks for taking the time to read and comment. It's always so humbling when that happens. 

Submitted by VeraClark on

A gorgeous burst of things.

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

Thank you so much for saying that, Vera. It's very much appreciated. 

Submitted by scratch on

'Pick of the day'?  Now we're talking!  Well done, congratulations and very well deserved.

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

Thank you so much, scratch, and to the editor(s) responsible for this. It just wouldn't be possible without ongoing support like yours!

Submitted by Lardycake on

No disrepesct, but I'm afraid I didn't understand this at all. Seems to be just a collection of random words. 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

That's fine, lardycake. Thanks for letting me know :)

Submitted by scratch on

Jewel, lardycake is one to ignore.  (Troll).

 

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

Thanks, scratch. Will keep that in mind, too.

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Liked - a lotsmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Jewel Serpent on

I'm very glad, Tina. Thanks for that!