Dust and Gold

Ashes, a commanding presence of ashes The sparkling blade edges of a once upon star The surrendering will of a fighting soul The unspoken word, in the mingling of mockery The forgiving memory of an ecstasy Some things just got to give Before the tablets of gold are unseen There is a heaven underneath Elegance so deep and intense Like the captivating black shimmers Of a frame gripping stallion Maybe the eyes of doves are farfetched Maybe the sun stricken sky is too high Or just maybe the stars will never shoot After all, our courses must vary Or else there will be no queens No audience to watch the proud peacocks We all stand in our story line Hope clustered worn souls Searching for our silver lining In the awakening moonlights gaze Eagerly waiting for our plate of silver Yet even when the last plate is served We need not shed a thousand tears Because soon the diamonds will bow And we will unwind the willing hearts That they may fly above the seas Of this earth’s invention Cut through the notorious waters With deep piercing innocent eyes Can you see what I see? The reflection is clear and crystal Heaven is just