VEXILLUM
angel stood
disconnected
once-white spikes
muddy scarlet
as if an escutcheon
drowned his form
disbanded
his blade
dumped
damaged
discarded
discernments
cast downward
with
edges shifting,
doubted mercifulness
oriflamme yearning
whilst
every ward
defied
3rd Place contest winner
Written: July 28, 2022
NOTE:THIS IS AN OPEN(organic) FORM VERSE using spaces&breaks without grammatical symbols ,the ' open' relies upon 'the one breath limitation' & so inherently requires the 'reader' (reciter) to input and responds thus making this enigmatic form a two way interplay & interpretatIon unique to the moment& changing according to mood is inherently variable.
A Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
Running through the forest on feet of clay
wet to the skin claiming every animal heartbeat
as my own
imbued in soil thirsting like a wolf
the goatskin drum beats, on and on
Wild berries and wild boars,
a mystical sun pulsing like an escutcheon badge
shielding my heart
I savor each moment, as if it were my last tryst
with destiny ;
Cupping the earth with my bare hands I inhale
the ironed nickel with all its liquid outer core
Night arrives and as those little silver things jostle
in the sky, fighting for their right to be light
I race, rush and hurry onward
while the goatskin drum beats, on and on and on.
By: Mystic Rose April 13, 2022
Oregon State Flag
"STATE OF OREGON" flag
A Navy blue field
Escutcheon in gold
The majestic American eagle
Stands proudly above
Expressing support for
Its admittances in
Eighteen-hundred-fifty-nine
Into the union with thirty-three stars
A blazing sun setting
Over the Pacific Ocean,
Mountains, forests and a Conestoga wagon
All representing the dynamic natural resources
And splendor of Oregon
And the early settlers to the territory
A state with acres
Of farm land, mountains, forest, and beaches
Crystal clear aqua blue streams and rivers
Brilliant blue skies, breathing sweet fresh air
“The Beaver State”
Rated with its state flag
Shown proudly on the other side
Of our Oregon State flag
Only flag that proudly stands by its
Oregon state animal
By: Eve Roper 7/16/2015
Contest Name: Your Country State City Flag
Sponsor: Judy Konos
In the morning I'll rise
with my glaive at my side.
Bravely waiting in the dark
for my enemies to hark.
Resolutely they'll behold
this escutcheon I hold.
Unwavering I'll defeat.
Finding the diffidence, I seek.
Utter peace is what I'll find.
In my heart, my soul and mind.
Enslavement is it's urge.
Nows the time to purge,
when it's powers start to surge.
Self-destruction is it's name.
In many forms it has a game.
Addiction, anxiety, anger and lust.
Win, die, lose or bust.
This battle is a must
until my bones are dust.