Gates of Ivory and Horn (Trijan Refrain)
My sanity is stalked by dreams,
that catch behind my eyes
where light is scarce and I can't see
what's prophecy and lie.
The darkness comes, my heart forewarns,
through gates of Ivory and Horn
the darkness comes
the darkness comes
alive with empty, lightless storms.
My sanity is stalked by dreams,
of Gods with dripping wings
the edge of disappointment seems
to follow these twin kings.
Ere Sleep and Death make reckless flights
o'er all that lives and dies by night
ere sleep and death
ere sleep and death
race from a womb wounded by light.
My sanity is stalked by dreams
and shivers come undone
within the failing, feeble gleam-
the moon betrayed by sun.
In my nightscape all is disturbed,
the flow of life, the lilt of word
in my night-scape
in my night-scape
the voice of doubt is all that’s heard.
Copyright © Jean Marble | Year Posted 2010
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