Buried Beneath

When the moon smiled crimson
weakness departs...
Set, you're the storm darkly clouding skies
across a red desert stained
in an ancient evil being
one spawned recoiled serpent deceiver
under the sands hides
bringing disorder mixed with violence
creating war destroying all good
where nothing else matters...

I turn around looking into your eyes
soulfully held captive with shadows
helplessly falling to the knees
as watchful eyes dart
to old desires pulsing ruby red,
perfect prey captured and held
forever in her clutches 
drags hearts to their fates...

Sapphire seas churn, storms pass the centuries
light years from now
when the breathless flame burns blue
an eclipse totally takes over the heart
once upon a time
weakness you fall by the way side
as strength is held
within a union of crowns
for she reigns as queen of the heart
owns every key to my demise...

Buried beneath the sands
and times forgotten
names and dates written
on the surface by her finger,
then blown away
on the same winds she rides,
free to prowl once more.






(A collaboration by Liam McDaid & Kelly Deschler)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mcguire Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 12:55 AM
This is a great poem! I've went back and read a lot of your work. You are very talented! Thank you for commenting on one of mine so I could find your work! :)
Deschler Avatar
February 24, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poems ... Its really nice to know that you are enjoying them Timothy :)
Duncan Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 12:57 AM
Very nice romantic piece from the both of you :) thanks for reading my Ain't Nobody's Business :)
Deschler Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 7:05 PM
You're welcome, Debbie...and thank you for your nice comments. Both Liam and I appreciate them very much :)
Vaso Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 8:24 PM
Wow, what a beautiful romantic tale, great Collab!!!
Deschler Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 6:47 PM
Both Liam and I appreciate your kind comments on our poem. We're glad you enjoyed it, Arthur :)
Nusker Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 1:04 AM
You two have created a masterpiece. I am awed by this precious poem. Going in my fav list.
Deschler Avatar
February 2, 2017 at 3:11 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Afzal. Both Liam and I appreciate them very much and the fav :)
Breedt Avatar
September 5, 2016 at 4:04 AM
Hi Kelly, passionately and soulfully written. Dark and dangerous and beautiful
Deschler Avatar
September 23, 2016 at 2:03 PM
Hi Jannie, thank you once again for your nice comments. I appreciate you taking the time to do so :)
Warrior Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 9:21 AM
A superb collaboration from two great poets...Kelly and Liam...A7+A7...god bless...^WW^
Deschler Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 5:46 PM
Thank you for the double 7 rating, WW! Both Liam and I appreciate your nice comments on our poem :)
Sathasivam Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 3:06 AM
Deep and dark write. Well penned. thanks for sharing it.
Deschler Avatar
September 8, 2016 at 7:15 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly, Ravi :)
Duggan Avatar
August 22, 2016 at 1:40 AM
I don't usually like collaborations Kelly but this one is good, I mean, I like them but I mainly like poetry written by one person alone as you can't really say that it is your own, anyway this is a brilliant one so congrat's to you and Liam and take care my dear, nice to see you on FB........Vera
Deschler Avatar
September 8, 2016 at 6:50 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on our collaboration, Vera... Seeing you and Peter on FB is a joy!... Writing with another poet is really fun to do and it pushes you to be more creative. It requires a lot of give and take, but the final result is well worth it. And, the credit for the poem is always mutual, which is something special to share with another poet :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 10:21 PM
Wow for the both or you on this collaboration! Your poem builds and builds and ends n the last two lines that conclude in an explosion of subtle power! Truly wonderful! 7 ; )
Deschler Avatar
September 1, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on this poem, Connie... Both Liam and I appreciate that very much :)
Onclaud Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 12:54 PM
one big wow for the two of you, kelly... love the mystery and flow that spill from this splendid collab!..huggs
Deschler Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 9:58 PM
Your kind comments are much appreciated by both Liam and myself... Thank you for taking the time to read our poem, Nette ...hugs :)
Fleming Avatar
August 13, 2016 at 1:00 PM
I thought I would call in and pay my regards, Kelly. An interesting poem...I really do enjoy reading this particular type of subject. It imparts the kind of imagery and makes use of the sort of language that my favourite poet, W.B Yeats, employed to such impressive effect in his work: Mysticism and legend flavoured with supernatural events. Very nicely done! My very best, Kelly...And my warmest wishes as always. :) john
Deschler Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 9:43 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on this poem, John. That is always appreciated... I am not familiar with W. B. Yeats. I will have to look him up. His work sounds like something I would like to read very much :)
May Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 3:47 PM
An intriguing write Kelly...enjoyed...
Deschler Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 9:24 PM
Thank you for reading, Joseph. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Andresen Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 8:13 AM
- A really deep, dark writing from you Kelly and Liam - A wonderful work - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Deschler Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 9:11 PM
Thank you once again for your nice comments, Anne-Lise... Both Liam and I appreciate them very much :)
Mcdaid Avatar
August 8, 2016 at 6:39 PM
must say kelly this is one heck of a piece your pen flowed the golden mix in this write passing you a warm smile thank you pal for the pleasure of joining ink
Vaso Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 8:26 PM
You two did a great job, I thoroughly enjoyed this fine piece of poetry! Great to catch up on some reading here!
Deschler Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 12:46 PM
You're welcome, Liam. Its always a great pleasure to write with you each and every time pal :)
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