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Deep Seas Swallow Whole

Showered with petals, long since gone, Silk cloth exchanged for armour strong, The transparent walls imprison souls, No heart or living thought consoled. Our presence blurred in mirrors cracked, For seasons long, breaks a poets back, Words thrown to wolves to dissect, Veiled, with tainted images to inspect . Inward staring, stained glass roundels, Nature's wings carry songs of counsel, Oak trees swish their puppeteer branches, Dangling quelled dreams, as fate advances. Locked within a darkened room by choice, Cracked mirrors swallow a whispered voice, Colouring in clowns, on tin roofs dancing, Flying on saucers, sane minds glancing. Sharks in Italian suits smugly prancing, Cracked reflections disjointed, passing, The whistling sounds of Nature calling, The fleeting hours as Time's left yawning. Corps de ballet of soldiers graceful dancing, An army of ballerinas with riffles marching, To taste the words through lifes cracked lenses, And feed with riches for the hearts defenses. Scrambling for thought to lure subtle prey, Green shoots stagnant, a hearts disarray, Watching shadows dance in memories flawed, For a spirits beauty lost, is a man's love endured. Struggling against the moons pull on words, Deep seas swallow whole, all thoughts interred, What waits below a watery grave who knows? Above no solace gained, as cruel winters blow. Love abandoned, cracked mirrors weep, Prismatic shards, within images speak, Life on the edge where it's always been, For a mind repressed, is a mind unseen

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Date: 4/7/2024 5:03:00 PM
this poem left be breathless because it's deep and thought-provoking. I've read it twice and still think I'm missing something of great value. Such wisdom in your words...a wisdom both captivating and true. I liked the juxtaposition in this line: An army of ballerinas with riffles marching.." The image of cracked mirrors resonates with me. Am faving this hoping someone will notice. Have a great evening, Sara
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 4/8/2024 8:11:00 PM
Good Morning Sara, there are many thoughts hidden within the poem, but more importantly I'm so pleased you liked it , I as always truly appreciate your wonderful comments and time . Your Irish friend Danny
Date: 4/7/2024 1:47:00 AM
I love poetry, and I am really still learning, I enjoyed reading these verses, Aysha
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 4/7/2024 5:25:00 AM
Hi Aysha, I'm pleased you enjoyed reading my poem, I've been writing two months now, my only advice is be true to yourself and write from the heart. I hope it's a pleasant journey for you. Daniel

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