The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

Threads On Wood

Gauze arms prance
between the limbs,
a mourning pines
when cloudline dims.
A tangled wood
that dangles loose,
silence screams
this delicate noose.
Devilry unravels
and moon has bled
king of puppet 
cuts off life's thread.



Puppet Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Fleming Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Obscure but nicely put together. I enjoyed the poem. :) john.
Thajudeen Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 11:06 AM
I enjoyed the last line cuts off....Regards dear poet Henry. -Safa
Roper Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Good luck in the contest good pen. Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year and may all your wishes and dreams come true
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace