Sunday, February 5, 2012

MAGPIE...Prompt #103



                                   A Grave at the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
 

THIS PHOTO, AT Magpie Tales, something to think about.  Thanks, Tess!



GOTHIC ROMANCE

The ashen one is beckoning,
pushing his heart out,
buying my soul again,

he draws my heart in,
burgundy ice,
never melts.

At midnight a mirage of petals
lift,
crumple,
call,
summon,
blow a kiss,

lay bare a voluptuous pink,
pucker red like a clown's smile.
Fool me once more.

Rain recedes below the basin of earth.
Without light,
a worm tucks in.


copyright/ all rights reserved/ 2012

http://www.minblu.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/lynxny
at

28 comments:

  1. Tess KincaidFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I love the notion of the flowers blowing kisses...nice write Lyn...

    ReplyDelete
  2. LynFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Tess-
    Thanks for the inspiration...perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ChristineFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    nice ending, enjoyed this

    ReplyDelete
  4. DCWFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    This stirs something in me like leaves in a night breeze; I sense the motion but can't actually see it.

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Shadowy, ethereal images creep through the lines of this poem, then tuck into a worm hole at the end. I enjoyed the soft edges. Very expressive.... "draws my heart in."
    Thank you for sharing, Lyn.

    ReplyDelete
  6. LynFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Hi Christine-
    So nice to hear from you...thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  7. LynFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Hi DCW-
    Quite a poetic response..thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  8. LynFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Kat-
    Connections are funny that way...I too find the thread, and am thankful...

    ReplyDelete
  9. LynFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Linda-
    So glad you found the images interesting...thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    lovely twists in your words,
    fantastic ending.

    :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Brian MillerFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    nice...love all the little textures in this...it moves well one to another...the clowns smile fool me once more...love that line...

    ReplyDelete
  12. LynFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Taylor-
    So pleased with your comment..I really appreciate your words...

    ReplyDelete
  13. LynFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Brian-
    This was a total stream of consciousness..love when that happens...thanks for your kindness..

    ReplyDelete
  14. LynFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Catfish Tales-
    May it never end! Thank you...

    ReplyDelete
  15. doriFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Creepy! There's always one or two stand out lines in your work, lines that grab the life outta ya...this piece is no exception. Dang! That's a creepy, seductive poem. Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Tumblewords:February 6, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Love it. The fourth stanza is brilliant...

    ReplyDelete
  17. izzyFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Interesting...the first two verses
    almost stand alone.I like them.
    I am not sure I get anything pink from this- Underneath a kiss-?
    Anyway, your worm would be under the granite for sure-and maybe I am just in too literal a frame of mind! Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  18. LynFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Hi izzy-
    I'm never literal..I sort of like things to whiz by, and sink or swim. Pink,(sure, a kiss??)just painting... earth, it's all earth around the slab...... all for effect or not. Love your comment...thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Carrie Van HornFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    That first stanza is amazing Lyn....so many wonderful images in this!! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. HelenFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I believe you when you tell us burgundy ice never melts .. very nice.

    ReplyDelete
  21. LynFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Carrie-
    Thanks so much...lucky to have such an image to interpret!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Doctor FTSEFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Laced with compelling imagery. Great.

    ReplyDelete
  23. LynFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Helen-
    It's good to be believed..thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
  24. LynFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Doctor FTSE-
    Thank you..stuff just fell into place, I'm grateful!

    ReplyDelete
  25. hyperCRYPTICalFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    An amazing write!

    Anna :o]

    ReplyDelete
  26. LynFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Hi HyperCRYPTICal-
    Thank you so much, Anna..for your lovely words..

    ReplyDelete
  27. Stafford RayFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    So much romance then the worms?!
    Lyn, how could you! haha!

    ReplyDelete
  28. LynFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Stafford-
    The romance, just a dream...perhaps all the rest, too!Thanks..

    ReplyDelete

Enter! So happy that you're here. I read every comment, will answer, and look forward to meeting you. Welcome!