Kurt Ravidas Poet Rhyme

Lilith

When your reflection, wearing nothing but
the dusty light, splashed out of the mirror,
I clearly understood that skies abut
inferno, that Elysium is nearer
than what is written in the books, that hell
is deeper, that such shameless nakedness,
such outspoken shamelessness foretell
doom of my soul, that your dark grey silk dress
lays out on the floor, that you don’t cast
a shadow, that the wings behind your back
are made of darkness, that my reared up lust
is too overt for you, that your long black
braids are entwined with serpents, that I stand
before you fully dressed, that those few
things I held dear – God, freedom, homeland –
don’t matter anymore, that I love you.

10.11.2019
Nude - Descending A Staircase Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John lawless

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Keith O.J. Hunt November 10, 2019 at 12:28 PM Interesting wording here, I like the goth poetics and shades of sable... Kurt Ravidas November 10, 2019 at 3:15 PM Thanks, Keith. Two of us)

Margaret Franceschini November 9, 2019 at 2:19 PM A great description of the Lilith of old. Good Job! Kurt Ravidas November 10, 2019 at 3:11 PM Thank you, Margaret. Rays of love)

Darlene De Beaulieu November 9, 2019 at 12:34 PM Hello Kurt Ravidas, the lady seemed to have a mind of her own. She could not be tamed. Enjoyed the read. have a nice day my friend. Kurt Ravidas November 10, 2019 at 3:11 PM You're totally right, Darlene. Thanks for enjoying my humble poetry)

Vijay Pandit October 30, 2019 at 3:36 PM Amazing write, Kurt..glad to see you at #3 on the best poem chart..congrats on your win. Kurt Ravidas November 5, 2019 at 8:55 AM Thank you, Vijay)

Linda Milgate October 29, 2019 at 6:37 PM Fascinating well written!! Unique!!! Kurt Ravidas October 30, 2019 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Linda. Rays of love)

Jeanne Mcgee October 23, 2019 at 9:57 AM That you wrote of beauty is without doubt... congratulations on your podium win. Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thank you, moonlight)

Kim Rodrigues October 23, 2019 at 7:32 AM Wow! Such an interesting and unique write with a dark seriousness. Congratulations, Kurt! Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thanks, Kim. My seriousness seriously bows to you)

John Gondolf October 23, 2019 at 7:27 AM Masterfully written, Kurt, congrats on your win. John Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM Oh, thank you, John)

Mystic Rose Rose October 23, 2019 at 6:09 AM You open up the rose petal by petal and expose the place where the scent perfumes the air, congratulations dear Kurt, you have penned a masterpiece, now go on, write some more. xo Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM Wonderful comment ^____^ Thank you very much, Pixie)

John Lawless October 22, 2019 at 7:11 PM ..."that the wings behind your back are made of darkness".....and you succumb to the wiles of the wicked.....Magnificently done Kurt An intense and passionate read with "drop the mike" ending couplet. Thanks for entering the contest Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 4:53 AM No, thank you for the interesting theme that made my write) God bless you, John, and all your contestants.

Quoth Theraven October 16, 2019 at 10:20 AM Kurt, I love that title. The 'Staircases' are so full this year. Your poem will make it all the harder to choose. Well done. -Richard Kurt Ravidas October 16, 2019 at 3:28 PM Thank you, Richard. The staircase of poetry always leads up, even if you lose a contest)

Robert Lindley October 11, 2019 at 3:39 PM That the poet casts a spell of awestruck enchantment in this superbly crafted piece is still an understatement my friend. That the victim is drawn in despite seeing the darkness is in itself a true happenstance in life. That some thing can be that enticing and beautiful reflects a scary truth.. A jewel, and a very fine fav.. Kurt Ravidas October 11, 2019 at 4:56 PM Thank you for you deep understanding, master of darkness. And for your very fine fav too)

Connie Marcum Wong October 11, 2019 at 5:19 AM I am emerged in the brilliant art of your words. "wearing nothing but the dusty light" a lady who could not be tamed, whose confident manner was irresistible! This is magnificent from beginning to end Kurt! I am putting this poem into my faves! I am away caring for my granddaughters on a neighbor island right now. It is a delight to be reading your wonderful poetry again.xoxo : ) Kurt Ravidas October 11, 2019 at 11:53 AM Thank you very much, dear Connie. I'm happy you liked it. My best wishes to the neighbor island)