Friday, May 29, 2009

volcano



They throw
sacrifice into volcanoes

to appease the gods.

my blood,
it burns-
it flows in the
chambers of the heart
patiently-
waiting.

the gods
let the heart rest
at ease while they slumber before an eruption.

but she disturbs my existence
with peace-
serenity.

in her eyes
there is the tranquility of water

clear pools

diving in-
profound,
taking deep breaths
and
I sink

in her eyes
there is the tranquility of water

there
i find the
opposite of me

the opposite
of fire-

extinguished
unable to act

except to
write down words-

Those eyes require sacrifice
to appease them-

should these words fail,
i don't know what will happen.

09'

8 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:49 PM

    raw emotions well put on :)

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  2. Anonymous3:16 AM

    This is both vivid and honest. Great read!

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  3. Wonderful write. The last line is great!

    http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/treasure/

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  4. This is powerful and soft at the same time. I love it.

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  5. Anonymous11:27 PM

    oh god! this is nicely done! i love how you delivered the feelings in this piece! keep it up! please check out my entry too: "A Sudden Rush".

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  6. Perfectly written. I enjoyed the ending.

    http://www.jackedwardspoetry.blogspot.com/

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  7. Anonymous6:41 PM

    what would it be like to look into the eyes of someone who is about to be sacrificed to the gods {shiver}

    my entry

    http://zongrik.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/triolet-vi/

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