Burning, Burning Bright
Why do you haunt me so
every time you see me
every time I see you
this single gleaming mouth
in the stark Marmite sky
a curving slice of radiance
burning, burning bright
I'm almost blinded
by the intensity
when I close my eyes, I feel you
when I open them, I breathe you,
inhaling so deep each time
I think this breath will be my last
gasping as your rawness
splits my chest in half,
how can you look so tender
yet taste so harsh?
When you go
to war with the sun
she doesn't stand a chance
against your killer blade
you sear her straight through
spilling her innards
bleeding, bleeding gold
seeping morning's clouds
staining daybreak's sky
murder at dawn
hear the silence echo her cry.
But still I hail the night
it's your place, your world
a crossover at twilight
trees claw out of the darkness
the nothingness
arms bursting through graves
grabbing the air
longing, yearning
for a touch of you. . .
and I, I feel them
snake upwards, almost reaching
but never quite close enough
I feel their hands
as if they're my own
I want you, I need you
please
lift me, hold me
envelope me
in your cloak of white
take me, swallow me whole
until I blend with you
my heart, my soul
forever, together
burning, burning bright.
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a girl after my own heart Jewlsy!!!
God, I love love love this one about my man the moon!
I love that you love him too!
Every word is perfcet with the rhymes and near rhymes.,...
"until I blend with you"...thats such an awesome thought...to blend with the moon!
GREAT write girl!
xo
Linda ♥
♥Hearts!♥
I think we're all after his heart lol, he always frees my mental block! Thanks so much Linda, for your comment and getting it! xD ♥
envelope me
this must have come from a deep, personal place. it shoots out rays of you, beams brightly. such longing.... excellent poetry.
It did!
you're right neo, this one came out very raw and real - I was living each word. thank you for reading buddy, I always appreciate your comments xD ♥
Warm Beauty
This poem hit a high note for me... I love the way that you used comparisons and your words are pristine.
It truly burns with an attractive intensity.
As a man, I think I found some deep appreciation for your words here. :)
Another great write, can't wait for more.
Thank you for writing this art...
Britishkid16
From one British Kid to another. . .
I truly appreciate your lovely comment, thank you :) the moon inspires me to write more than anything.
Thanks again! :D ♥
Deliciously Bright :D
Hi Jewel,
It's always fun reading your works...your creativity never fails to touch me. Somewhere in those lines, I remembered my own craving for the feel of the moon. i so loved this!!
This one adds to the list of my favorites. :)
hugs to you!!
"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem."
David Carradine
Actor, Director
_aizai03_
Thank you!
The moon is my craving too! Thanks for your comment :D
Hugs! ♥
Jewel Phoenix
Dear Jewel,
I have been thinking of you and wondering how you are. I miss your presence on the Poetry Showcase. I recently wrote a poem about the Jeweled Phoenix...and honestly, I kept thinking of you. I hope 2012 is being good to you dear heart.
I bumped into this poem this morning...and can't believe I did not comment earlier. You have such a way with words. This is a gorgeous poem. I too...love that moon. I love the way it follows you...no matter where you are.
Are you still working at the flower shop? Are you still with Prince Charming?
We miss you.
Warmest regards,
Kathy :o)
Dallas, Texas
Kathy ♥
Thank you so much for your kind words, I've missed not being on the Showcase too!
I'm still working with the plants, although my fairytale with Prince Charming ended in October sadly. I'm hoping 2012 will be a better year, so far it's been great. I've applied for places on several journalism courses, fingers crossed I get in!
How have you been Kathy? I hope life's been treating you well :)
Hugs! ♥