Golden Shovel

silenced may be the words of she
yet through the echoes of minds she walks
with the weave of thoughts you let her in
where shadows of night behold her beauty

she'll wind down paths you may not like
make no sense in the suspense of these or the
whereas darkness plagues like lightless night
yet you listen to what she sternly speaks of
until tears rain from a mind that's cloudless
and emotions peak like blades in spring's climes

your mind, it bleeds like morning rise and
your eyes, now opened wide, appear less starry
then these clouded overhead darkened skies

your mind less blank, your paper now full, and
your muse herself ... she spilled it all
        ruthless, relentless, that's
              emotionless at best
       
 you shiver at what she speaks of
in the depths of thoughts so dark
yet you awake from her grasp and
see a clouded mind more bright!





She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
    Lord Byron – She Walks in Beauty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hamilton Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 12:17 PM
This is a wonderful write Sandy, congrats on a well deserved win, I knew Craig would rate this high as do I.
Ligon Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 10:22 PM
Great to see you're writing again, Sandra! I love your romantic style. Congrats!
Richards Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 10:02 PM
A beautiful interpretation of the brief, Sandra. Loved every line :) Congratulations on your win.
Cornish Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 6:59 PM
This is how thoughts (if I may steal yours) are woven...I've missed yours Sandy - magical!
One Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 5:05 AM
So great to see you back! This a deep and emotive take on the contest.. Really liked this stanza: you shiver at what she speaks of in the depths of thoughts so dark yet you awake from her grasp and see a clouded mind more bright! Great personification! Look forward to reading more of your poems.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 10:17 PM
Oh Sandra, how glad to see you back. I missed your special poetry. Your ideas rumble on with great imagery. Best for a win. Blessings.
Ibeh Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Welcome back, Sandra:-) Such a great write. I enjoyed reading.
Adams Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 8:14 PM
thank you my friend... this was a tough contest to write for, especially with a muse that's been absent! Your words are encouraging! hugs
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