Fool of Infiniti and Queen of Fate

Fool of Infiniti

A wanton bird pecks at the stars
A Jester peers through crystal bars
This prison of love with rainbow hue
Illusion parts to lets you through

On dragon wings forever free
You quest into your dreams to see
Smoke and mirrors and shadow haze
To guide you through an endless maze

Slow motion tear rolls down her cheek
Its only passion that you seek ?
Engulfed in strange duality.
She wonders her reality

Your eyes still mock her with desire
Your kisses light her inner fire
Your touch can melt her to your will
But you will never take your fill

Black widow spider guards your heart
She spun the web, she keeps it taut
It is your only fatal flaw.
A secret, silent metaphor.

And all about her swirl the dreams
The nightmares all with voiceless screams
And in her hand the strangest key
To fit the door of What Will Be ?

And when her eyes search yours again
You take her to the spider den
You spin the dreams she hopes to see
And lock your hearts in mystery.

So enter in to lick the flame
Eternal prisoner of the game
Illusion is false imagery
She whispers your Infinity


The Queen of Fate

The Queen of Fate by the outer Gate
Her carriage to Nowhere, will await
Her cloak is wrapped against the night
Her eyes are wide with peculiar fright

Gray horses eyes turn back in fear
With thunderclaps upon her ear
Blue jagged lightning points the way
Along the path to yesterday

Cold, sullen driver cracks his whip
His crooked smile curls round his lip
His horses leap the cruel abyss
Dark Queen of Fate sees none amiss

Above the mist a gate appears
Who will wipe the Gate-man's tears ?
Gray horses strike and paw the air
Fate Queen ascends the carriage stair

And all about her swirl the dreams
The nightmares all with voiceless screams
And in her hand a wondrous key
To lock Enigma's Mystery

Pass through the gate O Queen of Fate
Another carriage will await
Drawn by steeds of Promises
Illusion starts and finishes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 1:26 PM
My goodness, I can understand all the accolades this one got back in 2016 and earlier. I see it's your TOP poem as chosen by members. Congrats on that. Also it reminded me a wee bit of my Fire and Ice poem but maybe it's not that related in theme as I was thinking. thanks for your recent comment, Suz.
Hicks Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 9:59 PM
That's amazing, Suz. How crazy to think your most popular poem is the very thing you wrote. When I first started writing it wasn't like this ... in fact it took me a little bit of time to get into the poetry world, as I originally wrote lyrics (so-so in the beginning). It's good to branch out ... keeps things from going stale. A tired saying, but it's true ... variety is the spice of life!
Delaney Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 10:10 PM
I read metered poetry avidly as a girl, especially the Australian Bush Poets, Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson. The meter must have sunken into my soul, lol Thanks for the visit. SuZ
Hicks Avatar
March 1, 2016 at 2:11 AM
This is some epic, Suz. I'm impressed by the vividness and intensity of this allegorical piece. "to the fit the door of What Will Be?" "To lock Enigma's Mystery" ... great contrast. I realized that I don't think I've ever clicked on your Best Poems list ... I can see why this has drawn the attention it has.
Delaney Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 7:51 PM
Thanks Timothy: can you believe this is the first poem I ever wrote. My natural voice is iambic Tetrameter. Read my Butterflies of Saturn written around the same period if you like. After a year or two I branched out into Free Verse and trying different forms.
Davies Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Superb Poetry, completely engulfs the reader inside your words. The last two lines of both final stanzas bear the 'meanings' of the poems and are outstanding..... Ivor
Delaney Avatar
June 17, 2015 at 5:36 PM
Thanks Ivor: These are the first two poems I wrote, and they seemed to come from nowhere after I started doing right brain exercises and meditation. Glad you enjoyed them....SuZ
Walker  Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:44 PM
Beautifully written... Verlena
Eastman Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Amazing write. Congratulations on the win!
May Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:22 AM
fantastic write Suz...congrats on the win
Ryerson Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 6:01 AM
Wow, and another thing, WOW...Goose bumps here! Every line a gem but if I were forced to pick a fav it would be: 'The nightmares all with voiceless screams' (Yikes!) Good stuff my friend and congrats...
Britt Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 9:33 PM
Huh... Near speechless. Your imagery, metaphor, simile, allegory...WOW! A new favorite is added to my growing list. Grats on a well deserved placement.! Christopher
Johnson Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 8:55 PM
Your poem certainly impressed me. congratulations on yur big win. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Wow Suz a suburb rhyme. A fantastic read. Congratulations on your winning poem - Connie
Pettit Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 4:25 PM
Congratulations on your win. This piece certainly impressed me.
Mehta Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 4:40 AM
Congrats on the fine win. enjoyed the fine metrical composition, Suz
Andresen Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 2:42 AM
- Contest judged: 2/24/2014 - Impress me - V (Old / New) Sponsored by: Giorgio A.V. - Congratulations on your winning poem - Pleased to read your poem, SuZ. - nice to join :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Kendrick Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 5:42 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara
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September 22, 2013 at 7:44 PM
Hi Suz, nice Metrical verse win... luv~Linda
Phookan Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 7:43 AM
Glorious! This is a brilliantly crafted piece of poetry... Congrats Suz, on your awesome win. Glad to be reading your work today, hugs..
Johnson Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 11:58 PM
A great poem and win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Gasun Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 10:54 PM
A tremendous write I enjoyed reading this morning my dear friend SuZ. Kudos! So love it and enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing and my hearty congratulations on your super win! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
Mehta Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 11:56 PM
Congrats on winning the place in the contest, Suz
Adams Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 8:35 PM
wow...this is a great poem you have crafted! congrats on your well deserved win :)
Atfield Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM
The comments below say it all and more eloquently then anything I could add . A deep, beautiful and great write, wish I had such talent. I have to wonder just how personal the experience expressed ? B. J. "A " 2
Delaney Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Yes you got that right......a story of a complicated affair...once upon a time. SuZ
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