Tuesday 10 December 2013

Winter, the birthing


The cold bites
everything to black & white

I know the signs:

A spire tightens around my neck 

Knotted of flowers, black
narcissus    

In darkening sky      
wind stings like a bee

Your absence
dear one is harder than

melting snow

salt-christened, blue teardrop

At night
I lean on your words -

womb, flint, amber

& burn
& burn



 

Process Notes:   Inspired by nocturne journal of talented photographer Kirsty Mitchell.   She went into a deep depression after the death of her mother.   Fascinated by her late mother's fairy tale stories, she created stunning Wonderland photography. 

Posted for D'verse Poets Pub - OpenLinkNight - Thanks for the vist ~  Wishing you all Happy Holidays ~

Thursday 5 December 2013

Of spring dreams





Peel back the grey,
for winter is long & bare

of tulips, daffodils, roses 
crimson as the sun

Snuff this lonely candle
until watercolors brim the canvas

Insatiable & lush
of colors bright as tangerine

The day ripens like a fruit 
whilst night unfolds emerald garden

Hold me in your arms
like a spring bouquet, my love

  

Posted for D'verse Poets Pub & 55 words for the G-man ~  Thanks for the visit ~