Victoria Anderson-Throop Poet Free verse

Passion Unfettered

PASSION UNFETTERED

There is a force within a few that stands aloof,  
Jealously gazing at the eyes of lovers brimming with expectation,
But something stays frozen-- in disjointed time, 
Afraid if the precocity of love is brilliantly returned.
The truly beloved err,
Like a force of nature
     the sweetness will be drained from the soul,
Leaving a husk
Withering
Never to be regenerated.

If this tale of passion is true
We are helpless toys of
a fickle god….
Who garners
              passing amusement orchestrating loss.
If the action of love proves untrue,
The Lovers are simply actors .
Mouthing empty lines,
Doomed are all to eternal isolation. 

  Warily venture.
the Blundering Hopeful
Spiral dizzily from elation,
Soul Splayed --
Adhered naked to the sullen earth
    Held by invisible stakes of humiliation and discontent.

Alert for independent action
Survivors swathed in stealth
Endure silent screaming nights--
Appear Sleepless and Vacant.
(but in truth, they are in constant vigilance—)
Seeking the moment when a slash in time
Will offer unknown hope

 Unfettered
             Escape

At last--
And free to fly


V. Anderson-Throop 2014© 

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Connie Marcum Wong January 30, 2014 at 10:38 PM Victoria, I so enjoy the versatility you bring to each piece. Your poetry is always exciting and new and gives one something to ponder. Your talent is busting through the grey clouds with an almost holy light. I love how you write! Victoria Anderson-Throop February 4, 2014 at 9:51 PM Connie, So happy to hear from you again....It is a gift to receive the thoughts of a reader.... Hope to hear from you again soon!

Jiril Clemons January 8, 2014 at 4:44 PM Beautiful Poem, Victoria. Deeply expressed with honestly that can be easily felt. Amazing imagery. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace. Victoria Anderson-Throop January 24, 2014 at 8:27 PM thanks Jiril. I'm glad that the imagery reached you....and I will be happy to check out some of your new poems, too! V