Raven's Quill

As I start to write, the music softly plays,
In my gloomy chamber, with candles a glow,
Black wax dripping down, like forgotten days,
The raven’s quill that clouds and castles draws.

Incense giving off a scent of sandalwood,
And the wine, the poison from the East,
Give me thoughts that Even Seraphs would,
Yet the tender beauty sleeps within the beast.

And then the whispers come, from the shadow lands,
To give me the words, bright and eloquent,
Soft and tender thoughts like my dearest’s hands,
And my quill shall move till the ink is spent.

As the dawn arises, I’m ready to rest,
Among silk and velvet, on my mistress’s breast.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 9/19/2015 10:25:00 PM
Very interesting piece, Max! I love these lines "Give me thoughts that Even Seraphs would, Yet the tender beauty sleeps within the beast."..and of course, the image of the black wax melting... excellent job!Always, Laura
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Date: 9/20/2015 6:02:00 AM
Thanks. I wrote something last night and lit my candles, played Ophelia's Dream and it really inspired me. That's how I write.
Date: 9/12/2015 11:27:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/Raven3.gothic?ref=tn_tnmn Take a look, like and post on my Facebook page :) I really enjoyed your works, well done!
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Date: 9/16/2015 8:05:00 AM
Chack the page inbox. You have a message from me there.
Date: 6/9/2015 12:07:00 PM
Max. Congratulations on your awesome win. HUGS **SKAT**
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Date: 6/12/2015 3:57:00 PM
Thanks
Date: 6/8/2015 11:17:00 PM
Max, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~
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