Flaxen fireplaces

This poem is about the incorrect perceptions of security that haunt the human psych.

Flaxen fireplaces

with shiny mantelpieces

beckon me.

They call me in mysterious ways.

On winter nights through

moths and icy leaves,

when I stop and linger--

the warmth of a distant hut

calls me,

whispers my name.

"All is deception," my instincts claim.

But my heart gives way,

I slip quietly away.

Pull my cloak up and wander

to those strange fireplaces

which, I know, are yarns of delusion..

Author's Note

Review and let me know what you think.

Reviews

[Bright Ocean Star]

Moon daughter, you are wonderful to read. I love the imagery. You have such a sweet, gentle writing voice, and I could read your stuff all night. I love how you ended this one..
"I slip quietly away.
Pull my cloak up and wander
to those strange fireplaces
which, I know, are yarns of delusion."...beautiful and mysterious...a great combination.

[Moonie]

I can't thank you enough for this amazing review. :))

[Bright Ocean Star]

you are welcome...:)

[ReneeJ]

Good job! You made the fireplace so alive, that I could just see it calling the persona. It is impressive that you are able to write a short poem, but I know and feel the character. The imagery was really good and the haunting mood you do so well with. Keep writing!

[Moonie]

Thanks so much, dear Renee. I am glad you liie this one. :))

[Frieda P]

Love the personification here of the fireplace, like a lover luring you to into their trap, refreshing, like a winter read, since it's so hot here! Well done Moon!

[Moonie]

Thanks for the lovely review. And I have been feeling a bit wintery for sometime now. :))
It feels good to see you again, dear Frieda.

[John Anderson]

You have a very intriguing pen that produces beautiful poetry

[Moonie]

Thank you for the lovely words. My intriguing pen thanks you too. :))

[Eve Ola]

They call me in mysterious ways and whisper my name... amazing I enjoyed the read

[Moonie]

Thanks for the sweet comment. I am glad you enjoyed this one. :))

[Emily]

'They call me in mysterious ways' I just love this part! Keep it up!

[Moonie]

Thanks, dear Emily. It is always a pleasure to read your reviews. :))

[Jennie Baron]

"Flaxen fireplaces with shiny mantelpieces"--very imaginative and probably not something I would think of myself! :) But it truly works, conveying a false sense of warmth...

[Moonie]

Those are my favourite lines too!! :))
I am glad you found time to review this one. It feels great to hear from you qgain. I have been a bit inactive recently. =))