Twist In My Sobriety

a poem about smiling in the face of adversity

Whispered words tango around my brow
like lucid pillars of insomnia's cradle,
waiting for that one moment of weakness
to carry me away within its lilting lullaby.

Intrepidly, like the subtle vapors of incense,
the essence of your fervent spirit filters deep,
deep within the walls of a heart left reeling,
yet desperate to savour precious rays of hope.

Let this day bring another chance to smile
in the face of the clouds that warn of tempest,
allowing this soul to sigh as one with the night,
to whirl inside the whisper of youth,
tenderly nestled in warmer wings.

Author's Note

Written from two prompts: 1. linger in the scent of laughter, 2. the song "Twist In My Sobriety" by Tanita Tikaram.

Reviews

[Helena]

"Whispered words tango around my brow
like lucid pillars of insomnia's cradle,
waiting for that one moment of weakness
to carry me away within its lilting lullaby."

Oh so beautifully and gently written with your very talented pen.
The three stanzas were like facets of diamonds, shining out of
the whole of your wonderful poem.

Thank you for sharing this and offering this to my "Chance to Shine" contest. ~ Helena

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the photo and the good words. Good to be with friends and have hope. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote