THE ENTITY

" a thing with distinct and independent existence "

depravities light

summons the night

bringing darkness down

pushing from inside

a glimpse in the dark

covers the spark

steals your breath

circles profound

sight unseen

falls at your feet

bends to the knee

begins to crawl

learns to seethe

closes the eyes

subtle to bound

drives fear beside

the pull of a string

a shortcut in madness

take the first step

the foggy deceit

is the visible leap

the catch is the plea

a moments release

lost to the world

captured and free

steps up

takes a swing

hits high above

jumps to and from

hand to hand and back again

steals to keep

slides straight home

crossing before you can find

left it all behind

blinded bright

framed for headlights

subtle and found

urges homeward bound

a vivid memory

versus a rhyme

turns about

in the face of time

reality bleeds

tucked in between

unravelling dreams

blown about longings

misplaced in haste

fated obscure limbs

move about in shadows

the interfering trees

dance with the wind

a flowers stem

bent for will

begging ever still

to touch with a reach

the outline in distress

begs a lingering caress

holding true a belief to redeem

something far and in between

caught inside a raging stream

whispers rushing the ear

building into screams

howls from the deep

to the bellow of a beast

calling for misery

to hope and hide

follow side by side

drag a thing to bury

drawing breath for fury

Terry D'Arcy Ryan

Author's Note

Words inspired by Natalie

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the movement of thoughts. I enjoyed the story told. We become memories and beautiful places in old age. Thank you my friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Edizen]

These are some sweet rhyme schemes your dropping my friend, I had a smile on my face all through the reading of this. There was a shifting in imagery as well for me, the first part was like a game of baseball, the second was like a wide open field on a windy day. All in all a fantastic poem, wonderfully structured and presented. Absolutely loved it.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

just a ghost of reminisce traveling through my mind. You are very keen to see the memories of my siblings and my youth. Thank you

[Weeping willow]

Words rumble together forming a creation of life ;-]

[Pete]

outstanding. words, imagery, structure, pics all top-notch. I can take away so much meaning. everything and everyone is a unique creation. a struggle to remain true. free-spirited. sheer poetry in motion. sad and uniquely beautiful at the same time. great piece, yet another favorite ... :)