Space

it’s an endless void of emptiness
  in a starkness filled with play
it’s a synonym of every dream
  in an antonym yet to try

it’s a darkened apron of inkiness
  in a sparkling bejewelled sea
it’s a long in-tangent monologue
  in a verse-laden melody

it’s the flailing arms of solitude
  in a crowded room of song
it’s a screaming siren tempest queen
  in the court of an unready king

it’s high above what I can hold
  in the grass I lay my head
it’s a dry old gaze as I’m looking up
  in the forming dew before bed
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Baker Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 4:38 PM
Excellent imagery in this spacey poem, Clive. In times we all feel we must be mimes for our poetry is not presented in the right time ... the audience doesn't get it. Our challenge is to put it out there, the right people will be led to it. (My mind was telling me ... the right people will be led to the slaughter.) LOL Write On! A poet friend to be, Bill
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December 3, 2023 at 1:41 AM
Good thoughts, thanks for your support Bill
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