An Eclipsed Song

An Eclipsed Song

A Poem by Nici

 

Almost incomprehensible,
the little lark stutters, sputtering
mad notes, each one drowning
in useless agony, as the last song
sparks an inward frenzy, and the echoes
ravage the mouth of some endless well.
 
But where one burns out
the other follows, and follows quickly,
a resting lament of heartstrings
and Sunday morning songs—
a simple scream
that blazes out
in blur, just one cycle
in a tell-tale Universe
where we are all far from innocent,
ill as angels sick with curiosity,
hanging on to a space
made of eons and cold earth,
temptation and love, lost.
 
In the distance, the high-perched bird
swallows a single sound,
committing a brief pause
to gaze at some dancing spider web,
and at the last moment, leaning far too close,
unable to correct the error,
the lark fell,
lying in silence.

© 2009 Nici


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This is great. As a reader, I must say it leaves me feeling full, and makes me want to go over it once more to make sure I took it all in. Very very beautiful job!

Posted 14 Years Ago


I like the imagery in this one!!! very nicely done!!! this poem has a lot of meat to chew... Very well!!!!

Posted 14 Years Ago


Very discriptive. i like teh topic you choose. Very creative.

Posted 14 Years Ago



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Nici
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