Splinter

Slow falls the gentle smile
and nevermore settles to eyelash light

In humbled sorrow
of now lentissimo rhythms of burdened heart
too sad to utter a moments tear
that wanders petulant on a distressful cheek

I care not says the resolve of whimpering eyes
and to falsify the endeavors of strength 
carries this weeping soul
embraced in thunderous acclaims of a wretched throat

Drown myself in weighted parchments
for no voice can repeat this riotous rancour
undisputed without complaint
for life is ever cruel it seems

Slow falls the gentle smile
and evermore settles sluggish on loves intent to dissipate

Within this grey stain assails a violent storm
I rest upon the cold stone of calm
to conquer this agony
for no-one

Slow falls the gentle smile
never willing to relinquish illusions hope

or admit to the the apparitions of despair
but you cannot walk away from the indefatigable spike
their driven nails disparity
obscure Prometheus stop this beating heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Makama Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 12:58 PM
A wonderful piece. I love this beautiful share
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