Hollow Spectres / The Voice of Time (Debs Challenge)
by Jeff Mason — Read all 207 poems by Jeff Mason
For the Debashish Haar challenge.
Sunday, May 2, 2004
Third in the Hollow Spectres series.
Click here to go back to the 2nd entry: Reflections
Deep in guttural spaces
of faint dustclouds
in distant galaxies,
you hide,
calling out to me,
with destined cry --
that cannot be denied.
There's no escape from you...
I know, because I've tried.
Above all else, I fear you most;
gold metronome you ride;
As you, temporal thief,
creep and crawl,
through the narrow neck
of the passage,
between penance
and withdrawal;
across the gateway
of eternity,
your blood and breath
you scrawl.
Your subtle barbs and epithets
disrobing the thoughts,
churning up
the receptacle of sand;
As I strain --
to hear,
sane echoes in the void;
and feign --
understanding
of rainbowed patterns
in your hand;
Without disdain --
yet hoping to avoid,
the price you keep demanding:
that ev'rything
bear the mark...
of your harsh brand;
As sillhouettes form,
from every grain,
like patterned stain,
in your Sea of Silica;
a masterful design
that had long ago
been planned.
And though my dreams belie my fear;
Upon my hopes, I'll steadfast stand,
Concentric ripples are you I hear;
and as you speak --
I follow...
your command;
And you will know,
as your bold sound
consumes...
while you expand;
that still...
I am reading your poetry.
Copyright (c) Jeff Mason
Hollow Spectres: Reflections (2nd in the series)
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"And you will know,
as your bold sound
consumes...
while you expand;
that still...
I am reading your poetry."
Most excellent lines, and so superbly written!
Love, Sheila
Brilliant write. Enjoyed this very much.
There's no escape from you...
I know, because I've tried.
Above all else, I fear you most;
gold metronome you ride;
I am reading your poetry,
Thomas
As sillhouettes form,
from every grain,
like patterned stain,
in your Sea of Silica;
a masterful design
that had long ago
been planned. <----This!
Ty, Dani
Splendid poem a pleasure to read!
~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~
Thanks for this...Buddy...Yes I am reading your poetry...
Regards,
Debashish