Pearls and Curls

If you are the cold rapier of sovereignty 
I'm the flames of hell that forge you

If you are the spread pallor of night
I'm the sleepless soul in your sullen
 
If you are the herald of mishap 
I'm the ribbon of tan whose dust you awake

If you are the songful mockingbird 
I'm the sylvan gourd twirling to your trills

If you are the darting trilobate arrow of retribution
I'm the billow whose back you surf

If you are the first born of Aphrodite
I'm the lost sea harbouring Uranus' genitalia 

If you are the dirge of death
I'm the orchestra setting your symphony 

If you are the sorcerer of the end
I'm the skull among the bones in your palm
 
If you are the pitiable mendicant
I'm the wretched jacket of holding your alms

If you are the cold rapier of sovereignty 
I'm the scabbard kissing your blade
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Barden Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 12:55 AM
Superb imagery and phrasing ... enjoyed it very much.
Chamatete  Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 2:00 AM
Lots of thanks, Greg...Glad to know that you enjoyed the piece
Ranaweera  Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 9:18 AM
You're really a great poet. Amazing!
Chamatete  Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 2:01 AM
Thank you newton for reading my poem
Vinson Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 8:25 AM
You *are* a poet, and I am a grateful reader.
Baucum Avatar
December 22, 2016 at 8:31 AM
Pretty poem.
Chamatete  Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 1:30 PM
Thank you keith.
Ochwo-Oburu Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 5:00 AM
Strange imaginative exposition !! I admire you, Mr. Chamatete. Solomon
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