The Long Goodnight
Like the dark side of the moon
there are places
faces
hidden behind forced smiles
from eclipsed traces
flowing from
shadow to shadow
like the shade of an obelisk
crawling across the landscape
from midday
to midnight
avoiding the light
a spark in an eye
at a last breath fading to dark
a soul covered by the ebony wings of a raven
washing sable from the paintbrush
bristle black stroke over your soul
like a shovel full of dirt
covering you in a blanket
one more sable layer
to consecrate your burial banquet
Comments
AUTHORI appreciate the duel compliment, Kim. Thank you so much.
Wayne,
Such beautiful imagery. Your poems flow as easily from your pen as the paintings from your brush.
You sir, are true artist in every sense of the word.
V+/Share for sure.
Best,
Kim
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Hi Martie. I appreciate the compliment and I wish you all the best here at the hub land. you have a new follower. :)
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Audrey, you come around as often as you would like. It's an honor to hear from you, and I mean that sincerely.
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Thank you Frank. I don't say it in jest, but I always think 'wow' is one of the best compliments. I think I've seen quite a few of those on your work as well.
New here but I'll be looking to read more of your work-leads to quiet introspection
Came back to read--and sending this around again--I forget how good your work is!
wayne wow, this was really good..
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Thanks Beth. That one is still one I'm considering but it is at the bottom of the totem pole.
Wonderful, as always. I can't wait until you publish a book full of these
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Audrey
mamatita:
Thank you my friends for your wonderful thoughts.
Exquisite, Bro Barrett.
Excellent poetry! Peace.
You know Wayne--you have a real gift for the rhythm of language--it unfolds naturally on the tongue!
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Nikki
Rasma:
Thank you very much ladies. I appreciate the visit.
Voted up and awesome. A bit on the darker side but enjoyed and pearling.
Nice!
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Marie
CrisSp
Karen:
Thank you ladies! With you here, my comment box is better to look at than my poem. :)
I was pleasantly surprised to see a notice that the great WB had written a new poem...
Awesome, Wayne - dark - but awesome!
A night owl like me can very well interpret each line here but I'll keep it to myself for now. :) Beautifully expressed and I love it.
Well done! Up and pinning.
Nice. I love the images your words create in my head. Thanks for writing.
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Christina
Nellieanna: Thank you both so much for the nice compliments. It's a pleasure to see you fine ladies. :)
You've been missed on HP of late. I love the textural
imagery in this one.
Sensitive and emotional. You see within the soul. I enjoyed this poem.
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Eric
Bill
James
Jodah
Sha:
Thank you all for the visit and the kind words. I haven't disappeared entirely, just been very busy. It's good to hear from you all.
I love the line, "a soul covered by the ebony wings of a raven". Good to see you again, Wayne!
I've been missing your poetry Wayne. Good to read this. Well done.
Amazing. It flowed great and the message and feelings you get from reading it are great. Awesome job, fantastic poem!
You are one of my favorite poets and this is an excellent example of why. Beautiful work, Wayne!
Excellent and well done!
Thank you for sharing! ;-)
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