Open Poetry #12 |
Delusion ( Sonnet ) |
Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
When love casts her illusions, close your eyes, Avoid her gaze, as like you would the sun, Do not be lured by her sweet, whispered lies, Or kiss the mouth that hides an adder's tongue. She wove her web for me, a dream-spun lair, Amidst miasmal vapours,manna fell, In seraph's raiment came my masked despair, With heaven's claws, she dragged me into hell. Fear not love itself,but to be blind To truth, as moths are drawn into the light, For like a swan,her charms can fool the mind, Her ebon feathers hidden under white. All dreams of love are cast on marble cracked, When we ignore the flaws,all dreams turn black. 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
She wove her web for me, a dream-spun lair, Amidst miasmal vapours,manna fell, In seraph's raiment came my masked despair, With heaven's claws, she dragged me into hell. Fear not love itself,but to be blind To truth, as moths are drawn into the light, For like a swan,her charms can fool the mind, Her ebon feathers hidden under white. All dreams of love are cast on marble cracked, When we ignore the flaws,all dreams turn black. =============== superb imagery and unique vocabulary choices as well as cadence kissed flow all make this dark beauty a poetic pleasure to read. Nice to read your work again Tony. oh you speak to me in riddles |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Well done, Sir. Bravo! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Liked much, Tony. Sandra |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
I heard a fine Welsh singer comment that poetry and music are part of the birthright of all Welshmen. It appears to be true. This is an excellent sonnet, sir. To love another person is to see the face of God. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
enjoyed muchly... fine poetry. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
One of the most beautiful forms of poetry and you do it so well. joyce |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Truth written beautifully. I love it! |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
Thank you all for replying. |
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