Graveyard of Poets

There's an obscurity on the threads of darkness
dare I peer beneath the starless shroud of midnight's veil
as I walk through the misty breath that beclouds my vision
in hopes it leads me to the temple of your soul? My dearest
my comfort is there, yet I feel a quivering in the flames
beneath these gusts that prevail through inaudible voices falling
winded in the distance where these shadows walk between us
I feel discernment in memories as these bony fingers reach out
my heart shudders beneath the orchestra of night as it beckons
a samba from the angel of death as it spans its wings before me
I shiver breathless in its cold as the flames grow dimmer
yet this time love, I fear for you as dissolution ascends above me

Muddled mind ventures through vivid vales of scepticism.
Slowly subsiding to my knees under the shadow of moonlight,
crows gathers as helpless hands clench decomposing soil.
Sapless lips gasp for oxygen, shivering in illusory mistiness.
Death's harbinger stands before me, an uninvited hooded eclipse,
holding me prisoner, strangling my soul with naked tree tendrils.
In silent steps he walks towards me, I have no will left to fight.
He has no mercy, content on me kissing the mouth of the earth.
Words hidden behind metaphors, surface upon shores of regret,
flashbacks are like daggers, reminders of unspoken, unwritten words.
My love mourn for me not, as I fall into the graveyards of poets,
in death we still connect, as my words will always live through you.

A Collaboration with Silent One~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:56 PM
Love the imagery. Congrats on your seamlessly fruitful collaboration, Sandra and Silent One.
Adams Avatar
October 19, 2019 at 9:31 AM
Thank you so much Line :) hugs
There Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 10:35 PM
An eerie write, full of so much beautifully dark imagery ~ an excellent collaboration between you and Silent One, my friend :)
Adams Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 10:04 AM
Thank you my friend...my muse likes to walk on the dark side sometimes....Silent One is an excellent poet :) hugs
Andresen Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 11:32 AM
- A wonderful poem from both of you ... I gasp for oxygen ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 6:48 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise... it was a fun collaboration :) hugs
Ashley Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 11:05 AM
Oh, Sandra, such rich, dramatic poetry and a bewitching collaboration that captivates my heart and imagination. Sandra and Silent One, your combined artistry shines in this dark creation as if from a single golden pen. Superb! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Adams Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 6:48 PM
Thank you so much Susan...it was fun collaborating with one of my favorite poets :) hugs
Warrior Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:35 AM
One crazy gothic collab...very well executed my friends...love the music too...^WW^ :o)
Adams Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 9:31 AM
Thank you WW...:) hugs
Green Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 7:24 AM
You two are perfect together. This wonderful collaboration was seamless, as if one voice spoke. The theme is amazing, such deep and creative thought obviously went into this magnificent poetic duet.
Adams Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 9:30 AM
Thank you Chris...Silent Ones poems are similar to mine so the muses mesh well aside from that, he is a very talented poet.... hugs :)
Mcintosh Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 1:07 AM
A graveyard of poets... Such a creative collaboration. Amazing you can write so well. It's a true blessing from heaven. God bless you with many, many words (both you and SO)...Love, Gina
Adams Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 9:27 AM
Thank you so much my friend, your comments are always so beautiful.... hugs and blessings :)
Hamilton Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 4:59 PM
What an amazing write...I have to come up with a better superlative it seems I always say amazing write but it is true. Funny Sandy I read SO's poem first not knowing it was a collaboration, and all through the read I was thinking...this sounds like something Sandy would write, sure enough I get to the end and realize I was right. As I mentioned to SO I think you two stylistically are a very good match. I have to fave this one!
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 5:16 PM
Thank you so much John I am humbled by your kind comment and honored that you faved this one... I guess I do have a distinct style of writing. My muse works well with his for sure. :) hugs
Theraven Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 12:54 PM
Sandra, What a collaboration. I must agree with the other's comments. This poem hits you like a conceptual machine gun. The wonderfully crisp adjectives..starless shroud, misty breath, bony fingers, Muddled mind, illusory mistiness. So very nice. You two rock the verse in unity. Well done! -Richard
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment and comment Richard...I adore Silent One's poetry, it always leaves me in awe...it was an honor for me to share his ink once again! Hugs :)
Lindley Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Truly awe inspiring poetry my friends. A somber but ravishing meal for a poet to feast upon as life dictates it's own real world poetic truths.. Afav...
Lindley Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 5:58 PM
So true my friend, S.O. always amazed me whether his superbly crafted verses were in our collaborations or in his own tremendously gifted individual works. Just as have your own poems, now that I have discovered and been blessed to have found and started to read them too. God bless....
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Thank you so much Robert....he can craft an amazing poem, i feel honored to share ink with him in this write :) hugs
Sands Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations for this great collaboration! I love the ending too :)
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:24 AM
Thank you so much Heidi...Silent One yields a very talented pen, i was honored to be a part of this one :) hugs
One Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Was a great honour, once again, to collaborate with you. Thank you for inspiring my muse, I have not written so dark for a while.. Writing with you is very easy. Look forward to many more.
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:21 AM
It was an honor for me to collaborate with you as well... you picked the topic choice that inspired this dark but excellent write, thank you again...hugs until the next write...
Pandit Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:36 AM
WOW! Magnificent vocabulary..a journey through dark and poignancy from two gifted poets. Understatement to say this poem is superbly done. A must read and reflect kind of write. Kudos to you both Sandy, and Silent One.
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:19 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words Vijay...Silent one suggested a topic and our muses ran with this one...i was pleased with the outcome...hugs :)
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Once released they are free...words will live beyond the graveyard of poets...Well written...with a master of the craft...
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Thank you so much...i feel honored to collaborate with such a talented poet such as Silent One! hugs
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