Chimera World

Mysterious, mosaic maze
speak to me as I weave
through your garden pathways
'round still, midnight trees.

Crescent moon smiles faintly
from a cold, distant heaven
as darkness clouds my vision
my heart feels heavy laden.

A muted mood surrounds me
nary a sound, with solemn steps 
to wonder at my arrival
as like a magnet, I forward press. 

Now here in labyrinth's center
a lioness gargoyle stares
from a silent, stony fountain
unfocused and unaware.





Written on 2/5/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Haight Avatar
March 30, 2018 at 10:37 AM
I was right there with you in your mysterious 'chimera world', Laura, through your powerful hypnotic imagery. Congratulations on your placement on such a short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:44 PM
Congrats on your win, Laura. Well done.
Gentry Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 8:49 PM
Congratulations on your win! Well written.
Roberts Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 9:33 AM
Loved it
Michaels Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Lovely evocative imagery! I'm a sucker for alliteration so the first line grabbed me immediately. Best of luck for the competition!
Leiser Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 3:19 PM
Thank you, John. I appreciate your kind comments :)
Dutta Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 11:04 PM
So nice. So well composed. Congrats Laura
Leiser Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 3:19 PM
Thanks, Anisha! I appreciate your kind comments :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 6, 2017 at 9:55 AM
I love the mystical beauty of these lines, Laura! Good luck in the contest and thanks for your visit and kindness always. It's wonderful to be back...L&B, Rhonda
Leiser Avatar
February 6, 2017 at 11:39 AM
Thanks, Rhonda! Glad you like it. :)
Hoffman Avatar
February 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM
Statues always intrigued me too~great poem with an air of mystery! Good luck in the contest~Che :)
Leiser Avatar
February 6, 2017 at 11:41 AM
Thanks, Cheryl. :)
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