Knotty

half smile of caged concealment
Mona Lisa like, kindling desire
awash in pixelated illusion
your dark dreaming eyes preserving secrets
the glow of an image, layer by layer

my wish to un-knot the shifting shape form
with its unknown gravity
a stance
painfully inscrutable 

till your voice, dusky, breathy
washes over me like smoke
reassuring in a kilowatt smile
telling me our lives unfinished 
                  are an art installation 
                  ongoing
                  knotty
that rarely fit effortlessly into the scheme of things
your repose
my white knuckle ride
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Anaya Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 2:35 PM
I enjoy the stream of consciousness expressed here, knotty i think of nautical, may you write of your knotted unrequited loves, I'm listening!
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August 20, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Thank you Anaya, for your stop by and intriguing comment. Yep, I have had my share of unrequited love affairs. But why accept the hollow core of not trying, when a ventured proposal (rejected or not) gives life purpose, spice, memory? Be well. Brian
Miller Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 2:41 AM
A great piece, congratulations
Sambourne Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Thank you Terry, for your congratulatory note. Be well. Brian
Radice Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 11:45 PM
Another great work. They just keep flowing from your pen Brian. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Cheers - Gary
Sambourne Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Hi Gary, Thanks very much for your thumbs up. Relationships on edge are not favourable reads (in general) but Constance saw merit in the work. Sincerest good wishes, Brian
Goldsmith Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations on your win. A creative write. I enjoyed it. Have a good day writing away..........................
Sambourne Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 5:44 PM
Many thanks Paula, for your visit + affirmative message. Be well + safe. Sincerely, Brian
La France Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 3:40 AM
Brian, wonderful poem, very creative and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge- K Word !
Sambourne Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Thanks very much, Constance for recognizing value in this poem of a relationship tangle. With sincere appreciation, Brian
Alex Avatar
July 15, 2023 at 8:30 PM
An interesting write, indeed. Congratulations!
Sambourne Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 5:53 AM
Thank you, Christuraj for your drop by + write. Problematic relationships are not to everyone's liking. Cheers, Brian
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