Black Diamond Night

Black Diamond Night

The rapier of light cut through the black velvet night
Two lovers looked up at the first star tonight
Look see, that star light above
But she could not see, the star was her love…

Bodies lying spent under the warm black sky
The rapier of light like a javelin poised high
His body glistening in the extending glare
Her eyes blocked by her lovers breath to share.

He stands and looks up to the gods above
You thought you could take me from this woman I love.
Thor looking down at his son now a mortal
Power he would give to his grandsons  through his portal.

His son once a demi,-god, now a mortal man
He vowed he would help, in any way he can
The light strikes his son from the black velvet sky
His back arched in pain his thoughts wondered why!

His lover lay replete on the damp flattened ground
Unaware of the pain and the light all around
Her lover stands his beauty abounds
In his hand a weight his fingers surround.

His heart is heavy, his father has cast him
As he opens his hand, his breath he does gasp in.
There in the palm of his hand he held tight
The most beautiful diamond from the black velvet night.

His heart is softened, he know it does mean
His father’s not forsaken him, his love he has seen
He takes his lover in arms, holds her tight
As they make sweet love under the black diamond night. 
© ~GG~ 18/08/2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
August 22, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Mandy soup mail.
Parker Avatar
August 20, 2012 at 12:13 PM
A very, free-flowing, titillating verse. I think you captured the two leading attributes of ancient love trysts: romance and revenge! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on one of my poems.
May Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 11:59 AM
wonderful Mandy...I love it ....a winner all the way...love...Joseph
Dietrich Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Gosh, Mandy, you went all mythical for the contest and you created an awesome tale. What an interesting way to do the challenge. I have no idea where black diamond is gonna take ME, but I hope to try the journey today sometime. Way to do the contest!
Ryerson Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 3:16 PM
If this is for the contest I expect to see it at the top!... Beautifully worded piece of poetry! Have a fine evening - Tim
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Thanks Tim xx
Cohan Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM
BLACK DIAMOND NIGHT what a concept!---it is so cool to know that there are people on this page that sometimes overflows with creativity...and this is one of those times...a simply sumptuous poem---rest easy in the knowledge that i can't be the only one to appreciate this poem immensely---your phriend PHREEPOETREE ~free cee~
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:35 AM
Mandy extremely well done, I like it a lot and I like the way you are now formatting to the left, you normally do centre, are you staying that way?..me likes...Dave
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:41 AM
Thanks BTW xx
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:40 AM
I don't know yet David I like to be mysterious xx
Gasun Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 3:56 AM
Hi, Mandy! I love reading your quatrain! Your such a great poet! luv, leonora
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:38 AM
Sorry Leonora that jumped up form the Arild. Thank you sweetheart for your comments I love them xx
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 4:36 AM
Thanks Arild and the same to you both xx
Horsman Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 3:32 AM
i think Captivated is the word i'm looking for here, love how you have blended mythology in to this fable, love this.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 3:37 AM
Thanks as always harry xx
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