Underworld

tonight I sleep and dream
Deepest wishes fulfilled
if wishes solved problems
My world would be different

it has been four long years 
Since you left this world
You like a rose
Blooms on the other side

I dream into the shadow realm 
In the world of Orpheus
The dream of the living
To resuscitate the dead

descending into the underworld
The world of frost and fire
Where ferns turn to coal
Where time slips and slides

dreams seek the unspeakable knowledge
Of everything silent and lost
Too painful and deep to articulate
Until we awake and find our way back

I search for you my love
As Orpheus sought Eurydice
I am lost in the underworld
Trying to bring you back to the living

without you my love
I am an island in the sea
My pillow is wet with tears 
I am condemned to a bottomless sky...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 3:21 PM
Ken, the last stanza was outstanding for imagery. Condemned to a bottomless sky. So sad!!! You got that emotion through very well.
Carroll Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 4:08 PM
Thank you Andrea!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 8:37 AM
So moving, perhaps if you search among the stars you will find her in the heavenly realm.
Carroll Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 4:08 PM
Thank you Richard!
Onclaud Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 12:14 AM
the sense of longing writhes as your pen bleeds beautifully, ken... huggs
Carroll Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM
Thank you Nette!
Pinet Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 6:28 PM
Very well done with wonderful feeling and depth. Your sad emotions lift themselves off the page and define your reality. Emile.
Carroll Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Thank you Emile!
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October 25, 2015 at 10:36 PM
this is deep Ken, I've been there before. Sunk when I had no more. I love when you write with so much passion, I'm deeply moved and feel this is from the heart. LOVE LINDA
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October 26, 2015 at 5:51 AM
Hi Linda.. Thank you for the lovely comment!
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