Chimera

"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

Twilight gathers

Deep purple shadows

Edged with a flush of stars

I am wandering fields

Of dusk and silver leaves

Sinking into silence

 

Longings half forgotten

Rush my veins

Pinpoints of memories

That soften and become comfort

My soul is seeking threads

Of innocence wrapped in a pirate’s smile

 

The subtle shift of beams

Becomes brilliance as branches part

Folding back the forest

To bring me you

 

Frostfire kisses that ignite

Waver like heat lightning

Striking points of ignition

That turn me to curls of paper

 

I am alight in your smile

Your whispered commands

You are my hell

And you are my promised land

 

Revolution becomes rescue

Rebellion a place to call home

Awash with the rustle

And hum of familiar sounds

 

I rise and fall on the billows of night

 

-Zoe Richardson 

Author's Note

You are 12 colors of fantastic!

Reviews

[lightsong]

Deserving 1000000.... and more!!! I rarely come into something that really HITS me and STRIKES me inside with originality and genuine! EVERY BIT is sheer powerful brilliance! what passions You've soared, lived and painted my friend! wow! superior!! solemn!!! really outstanding, absolutely breathtaking, hauntingly outstanding!

[Zoe Richardson]

Oh my goodness! I am so humbled at your praise. Believe me, I just tossed this off in a few minutes after waking up and didn't consider it to be particularly special. It makes me so glad that you enjoyed it and chose to say so!

[lightsong]

Sometimes my friend our finest pieces hunt us in the strangest times and places :> it was my pleasure to read such brilliance, when I have the time I will read more of your poetry~

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Wow. This is fabulous. "My soul is seeking threads
Of innocence wrapped in a pirate’s smile" is just one awesome line among many.
I had to mark this as a favorite so I might return and read it again.
You are one of my favorite poets to read here at WC. F.

[Chris Shaw]

'You are my hell
And you are my promised land'

This person sets your dreams on fire. They appear to take you on an emotional roller coaster.
revolution/rescue
rebellion/home

I had a relationship like that once, it didn't last. So well penned Zoe. A pleasure reading you. Thank you.

I also looked up chimera.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

.. Sinking into silence ... better than a feather bed.

[Zoe Richardson]

Or maybe both? A chimera is a creature of dreams and fancy. Sleep and silence go hand in hand. Thank you for your words and thoughtful comments. I do appreciate them so much!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes a feather bed is amazing. Like sleeping in a thermal cloud. My grandpa Malone had a couple. As a child there was nothing better.

[John the Baptist]

This haunting piece sent me to my dictionary. It defines "chimera" as 1) a monster from Greek mythology; 2)a foolish fancy. I rather think definition two prevails here, as the speaker ponders a past (apparently) relationship. The memories are mostly good, but one verse characterizes the other person as both hell and promised land. I take that to mean that sparks of many colors flew in this affair. Somehow the last lines remind me of the end of "The Great Gatsby." Well done.

[Zoe Richardson]

Wow! That is high praise indeed, and I thank you for it. It's actually a dream I had about a past love. I needed a synonym for dream, and 'chimera' popped up. This person does evoke contrary emotions, so excellent insight there! Thank you for being so thoughtful and for taking the time to invest in my work!

[barleygirl]

I just had an alliterative orgasm:
"The subtle shift of beams
Becomes brilliance as branches part"

I'm going NUTS wanting to write a poem like this soon!

Every word, every line, every nuance . . . PERFECTION!
I've never used that word before with anyone!
Nobody is perfect!

And that title word. I could puke becuz I never thought to use it. Ever.

Have a grand Thanksgiving . . . I need more coffee & pot (((HUGS)))

[Zoe Richardson]

And a Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Your words absolutely blew me away. I didn't spend an inordinate amount of time on this. I had a dream, and I tried to capture it when I woke up. I just wrote what was there. That you found such depth and meaning in it is truly special! I appreciate your awesome comments more than you know. Now go make a pot of coffee and spark up!

[shadrach hah]

Hi Zoe, you dream in the most amazing colours, your words painting such sensual presentations on the canvas of the mind. Oh, to stand in the heart of your dreams. Your thoughts are ever singing so strong in their vision. This write is an honour and a pleasure to read. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Zoe Richardson]

I am so very, very glad you liked it! Your enthusiasm overwhelms me, because this isn't one I labored over or thought was inordinately clever. Thank you for your praise and thoughtful comments. They are welcome and wanted always!

[shadrach hah]

Hi Zoe, You are always welcome, I love the power of the content in each of your writes. I shall be back in a little while. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs always....Mike.