Refracted Essence

Rhapsody of rainbow splits in morose mélange Bleeding colors sucked from crumbled clouds Rainstorm rinses the stains on broken hearts Shades of grey paints the frayed linen of love. Requiem of rose echoes melancholic medley Petals hold the tear in drops of mourning dew Dries under the summer sun of desert mind Wilted flowers lay posy on the spent passion. Cacophony captured in the melody of music Chaotic orchestra rides on disharmony wave Strained smiles bared in dark podium of life Songs turn convoluted noise in hollow souls. Facet of life seen through liquefied cynic stratum Sunken essence of living refracts vile contortions. January 15, 2019 Contest : All Yours (Feb 17) Sponsor : Brian Strand