Postscript

...inspired by 'Old Song' by Hart Crane
 
 
Your smile took issue with the sun,
   a flash of purest fire;
it blinded me to look upon
   you, radiant with desire!
 
Now you are lost to me I know,
   and as I sleep I pray
the distant orb's less fiery glow
   will keep you safe alway. 
 
Your face will flicker to a haze,
   a fading memory;
and I shall spend my waning days
   adrift in misery.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 4/7/2016 4:22:00 PM
Such sad imagery Keith - the final stanza brought a lump to my throat:-( hugs Jan xx7
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 4/7/2016 4:46:00 PM
One of my sadder pieces for sure... thanks Jan! Best wishes, Keith
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