Horrorscope

In your eyes, see Galaxies
(And the Soul's vast constellations)
A need to fill self-prophecy,
To seek my own self-validation!
To Orion's Belt, by Pisces Fin,
I strive to change myself again...
Polaris guides to Leo's Pride-
But Scorpio hath pierced my skin!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Andresen Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 2:24 PM
- A clever and interesting poem - do you reading horoscopes ? - I'm LION ..... what tells the lion you ? - Have a nice weekend J.T.A. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Hi, Anne Lise; I do enjoy horoscopes and astrology. I'm a Gemini. I have had many good friends who are Leo's; I know you all are a loyal bunch. Thanks for the read and reply! :)
Eastman Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 1:55 PM
I'm a Scorpio, too... Very imaginative write... Quite brilliant actually...
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 2:08 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Carol; much appreciated, always :)
Undertaker Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Hey! I know....I know.....how did you know I'm a Scorpio? Mr.Just! your works are Just! (: )Jenish.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 8:09 AM
I hope that's a good thing; thanks for reading, Jenish.
Hendricks Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 7:51 PM
Ouch!! I hope you've over the sting by now. Lovely poetry, as ever, TAP. Licia :-)
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 8:12 AM
Oh, yeah; the ex was a loooong time ago, but my bf still stings me from time to time. Thanks so much, D :)
Davis Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Chan The Man This is creative and unique. Hey you put pisces in there. Thats me. A fishy. LOL Nice job my friend. Hugs and Love
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Glad you enjoyed, Sweet Pea! <3
Anglesey Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Ouch! for Scorpio... I am Leo and remain unscathed.... I love this one and having a great time just reading your newest titles :)
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Thanks, K; glad you're back <3
Mapfumo Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM
brief but with a heavily laden with expert word play.my kind of stuff.not bad..
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 4:06 PM
Thanks for the read and reply :)
Matose Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 12:29 PM
A I enjoyed the pun in your title. I'm a Scorpio too. Thanks for sharing. Friend, JM
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Thanks as always for the review, my friend! My best friend of 20 years and my ex-boyfriend are Scorpio's so that last line is about them ;)
Adams Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 11:34 AM
i like your play on words in this piece... the signs seem to have something to do with the course of our lives, so some say...good write :)
That Archaic Poet Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Thanks for the read and reply, Sandra; much appreciated :)
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