Flaunting Melody

poem by: Dawn
Written on May 20, 2019

It slipped into my fantasies
a forbidden kiss upon a brow,
tenderness that longed for passion
without the threat of tears.

I fancied myself a courtesan
and dared my dreams to yawn beyond.
Centered on an intriguing glint
no brooding skies would dare chance
a pearl of rain.

My cheekbones hollowed
flush with expectancy.
A heart gaunt for liquidity
I darted like a dawning gale
and flared my skirts petulantly.

Never so intriguing was a pout
that didn't tease for something more.
If I were a bird I'm sure
I'd have feathers for brains.

 

Tags: Sad, Love, Metaphor, Pain, Dark, Imagery, Abstract, Weird, Wishful, Deep,

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A previous user commented on May 23, 2019 at 6:12am
Look on the bright side, you can definitely make pens out of them feathers ;)
Christopher Russon commented on May 23, 2020 at 5:59pm
Lovely poem.

 

 

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