The extravagance of a memory

Tell her children that her dragon lives... O

Odysseus

Rider of waves

You planted the seed of the city

And graced its gardens

With seven stones from the sun   

Even then my angel walked the earth

Translucent light was she

With burning wings

And she knew I was no man

But an untamed beast

A savage creature of fire

That only she could soothe

In the music of her halcyon lullabies

Then they came

The rancorous binding ones

And they shackled her

In those dark chains of reputation

Cursing her wild wings

Her soul caged

Odysseus

 Tell her children

That her dragon lives

And will come to her side

That she will one day fly free

For I know that I do not exist

Except in the extravagance of her memory

Author's Note

“I’m beginning to know myself… I do not exist…” – Alvaro de Campos

Reviews

[mizukawaii2]

very beautiful.. when the time "I" has dismissed, all feelings will broke down like pieces of destroyed country and only peace.. solemn silence remains.

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate your insights, my friend. We can melt into memory, and from those seeds create a new world.

[LastMonth]

That's really bittersweet.
At first you think this is about the POV,
But to me at least it is really not.

This is the story of the woman.
It's written very well, gorgeous use of words.
'Sooth' and 'Reputation' in particular caught me off guard. In a good way.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for looking so deep into the soul of these words, my friend. There are haunted places that somehow give us glimpses of the way back home.

[Sangeetha]

Oh how painful the feeling of lost existence only to be felt within a memory so much trapped and separation in the emotions expressed it was very imaganitibe and soulful as usual I loved every bit of it.

[Pax]

the beauty of our memory is that, when you recollect old memories they tend to include those feelings, i mean some old feelings resurrects at the moment you remember... a very beautiful piece yet again my friend, a tale of wonders, a poetic journey into dreamy fantasy....

[An owl on the moon]

My friend, so good to have you here again! Thank you so much. Yes, there are memories I cling to for they keep my heart whole.

[Pryde Foltz]

So much beauty is aborted from the worry of others might think. A spectacular write as always:)

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for your insightful thoughts, dear Pryde. Let's all cast off the chains and rise. :)

[Rye]

In those dark chains of reputation
Cursing her wild wings
Her soul caged

Simply deep, ponderous words here, Very intriguing. Liked this write a lot

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate you reading my poetry. You are so uplifting.

[Dipanjan Dutta]

There is a magnificent visual effect in this poem, a very clear picture and easily felt sentiment

Read you after a long time and loved your work again

[An owl on the moon]

Always so good to have you by, Dipanjan! How I hope you will be filled with inspiration in this new year. :)

[Ruth]

Oh yes!!! This is a masterpiece! Wow...totally consumed me...sheer brilliance! I love, love, love the visuals and sentiment :) ♥

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so very much, Poppy! You always lift me when you visit. And this one is special to me. Based on a true story that will be fulfilled one day. :)

[V]

I loved reading it, too. Your choice of words and the flow to it is extraordinary. I think "tell her children that her dragon lives" is my favorite line, as well.

[An owl on the moon]

So very glad you came by! Thank you! A happy weekend to you. :)

[V]

You're welcome :) Have a nice weekend, too. :) (though I often have to work at weekends ;))