Sapphic Stanzas

A moment of memory still lingers here,
Lost among all the things I long to forget
Refusing to crumble into future dust
Of wasted dreaming.

Closed all the doors and double bolted hatches
Deny that one thought a single moment more
Of emotional response to that selfish hate
Carved in empty smiles.

Thirst no more for a world hidden in old lies
Drink freely in the beauty of truth’s openness
And walk silently towards the rising sun
And love shall thrive.





Form: Sapphic Stanzas
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 5, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Jemmy, a very good poem, deep... i like the image of walking towards the rising sun... have yourself a good night~PD
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May 6, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Thank you PD, I love your avatar btw
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