Opaque Dreams

O beautiful night
your black wings 
extinguish the light

cloak me in darkness
paint my face in shade
for I am a shadow to life

existing on ash and soot
I am sustained in a void
covered in mother earth

my mask of horror is hidden,
but a full moon unveils my face
and the pall of depression bows

 the ebony trail I shred
withdraws from inner light, 
I shall subsist in shadows

until silence rules no more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ryerson Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Every line is exquisitely done with great images and the last one just blew me away - Tim
Delaney Avatar
May 15, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Love your opaque dreams. Lots of great images. SuZ
Andresen Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 6:09 AM
- A deep and very well written poem, Jayne! - Wishing you a great weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Eggins Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 7:01 AM
Very happy you enjoyed the read take care love JC x
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