"or a mystic’s path

paved with red-hot, steaming coals

walked barefoot to cross."

haiku-chyu to you for this.

Your imagery never lets up in this piece, Kate. Beautifully penned!
Sheila

Every triplet a metaphoric delight; notably:

Her voice you would climb
if it were Rapunzel’s rope
of cascading hair....

So glad you're back, Kate.

-gene.

Very lovely! I like the way you depicted all the facets of "irresistible". The last stanza is also so sensual and musical!

Axilea

Kate, Beautiful!

Always,
Deborah

Brings to mind Wildes brilliance, Spec' - The Fisherman and His Soul-
I love the allegory of the tides motion and the heart, of which you have combined in a tug 0 war kinda way.

Brilliance, as per u. x

You have "painted" a portrait of the siren but much more than that, you have brought her to life for me through your verses, Kate. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Kate, The last two stanzas totally puts the icing on this poem. That siren can be intoxicating and alluring..I say ditto to the Rapunzel verse...

Another true Katism poem. Have missed you very much.

Mucho peace, love and light,
Amber

Kate, "Siren" is the messenger announcing your triumphant return from a hiatus -- let them whisper and wail so that all take notice and be advised and enjoy the event -- I bid you love and peace my dear friend -- Jon Michael

A sonic blue moon tidal roar of a poem, stylus on the vinyl, the song is over endlessly, scritcha...scritcha....scritcha. Patrick

One of your very best. Incredible metaphors. I really love this poem Kate.

I just melted into this, Kate, you have produced the calling so perfectly. In each of our lives, there is something or someone whose call haunts us throughout our lifetime. Perhaps it is the restless sea, or the will of the wind, perhaps a soulmate who seems to own half of us. It is the candle that lights our way and keeps us yearning just enough to continue to move in a forward motion. I LOVE this Kate, your writings are always a pleasure to read and your talents never disappoint.
Take care,
Sherry

wowa...this is stunning Kate!!!
Love,
Christine

Great writing Kate as usual.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Read in silence, Kate, this is fine indeed;
read aloud, it's masterly.

John

very cool, This was fun..your last one got me.... Glad you are well....Morgan

Ah Ha.....Put it down gently, and...........Step away from the beach!!


Love You you, you are so funny,



~W~

you never fail to deliver a seductive slinky sensation to my senses :)

Brilliantly beautiful poem Kate!
Meltingly lyrical expression infused with spirit.
Blessings, xx
Christine

Subperb lines, simple intensity, unguarded truth and a realism of understanding weave through this one Kate to make it one of your best writes ever. Loved it.
fee

this is the third time in so many days i've seen a reference to rapunzel's hair ... i wonder if the siren has got a true hold on me ;) some great imagery and alliteration ....

I love the lines about Rapunzel's hair. You are so creative.

I'm staying away from your neck of the ocean, wouldn't want to crash on the rocks from your siren song...e

Great offering Kate!!

Pst... Like the long hair...mine short again "boyscut"!!

Love Tinka

"Her whispers beckon / down all your inner hallways,"

That, then, is the essence of the poem. It is the end-all and the end-game. Climbing voice-ropes would be a minor miracle, why then, do I sense this is a tragic ending?

So good to see you delving into the poetical side of you, Kate. Always, ALWAYS a pleasure to read you.