John Lawless Poet Verse

If I Listened

If I listened would I hear the trill of peace
Sense the presence of its calm
Become the hum of gently tuned violin strings
Quavering in erotic fulfillment
Would the song of dancing thistles hold me captive
Allow its swaying tremolo to consume me

And clouds, oh distant clouds,
What mysteries would you share
Shaped within your wind-blown pantomime

Perhaps the eyes forever questions
Must be shielded
To allow the music of a raven’s wings
To share their black-silk feathered tune
Or ripples strum their fingers
Gently on a distant shore

Or is it in this listening
That I become
What I have heard

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Jan Allison April 3, 2024 at 12:16 PM what an enchanting yet thought provoking piece John, i especially love "Perhaps the eyes forever questions Must be shielded To allow the music of a raven’s wings To share their black-silk feathered tune Or ripples strum their fingers Gently on a distant shore" hugs jan xx

Hilda Greenhough March 31, 2024 at 8:33 PM I find this poem deep and enchanting.

Ink Empress March 31, 2024 at 12:10 AM This is absolutely gorgeous, makes one take a minute to listen, to all that which is around! How beautifully youv delivered this dear john! Pleasure reading this one John Lawless March 31, 2024 at 8:21 AM soft sounds to beguile and impress an Empress....