An Enticing Escape

For the group 'Creative Poetry'..

I know your song, unspoken, unsung

But the echoes fill the careless whispers of the night

 

A torn world sighs and groans

With every breath, is born, a silent prayer

To retreat into the gates of Paradise

And rebuild perfection once again

 

 

Held back, I look upon your inviting embrace

And vague vows to heal and renew

A vision of a state sublime

 

I know your song, unspoken, unsung

Your seductive mockery

Of a life that is mine only in the name

Author's Note

The picture was the prompt. The connection is a bit hazy and since I have been reading a lot of Milton (and his contemporaries) lately, I think my poem feels a bit out of place and out of time, haha. :)

Hope you like it.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the photo and your words.
"To retreat into the gates of Paradise
And rebuild perfection once again"
We must be brave and reach for great dreams. Life is to be lived. A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[maiarusm]

i like it. it made my heart ache and burst but it was still a nice feeling. kudos!

[Ian Faraway]

This was beautifully written and the metaphors that created image after image was, itself, sublime. J'adore! -Ian

[Becky C Strukamp]

This poem so reflects the way I feel and see my world at times, each stanza so perfectly composed, loved it!

[Priya]

How fortunate that I should chance upon you. Your poetry is assured and confident. It drifts yet doesn't sink. You let your thoughts wander but make sure they return. And your language.. so elegant, so eloquent. Beautiful. I love this poem :)

[Groovy]

Great write!

[joshua deathdealer]

An inspiring write. I love the feel of this one. Well done.

[Dream Weaver]

Beautifully sublime, from beginning to end...

[Chris]

Solitary but not alone... pensive...

[Dayran]

Desire....thy name is woman. Nice write!