Ecstasy

Generalized view of it

Ecstasy stalks the night

Into the light of day,

Roaming over cobbled stones

In search of new prey;

It creeps and slinks like a mist,

Residing everywhere,

Craving attention and young hearts-

Forgive it if it stares.

It lives and breathes

Within overflowing souls,

Awaiting the moment 

When it can consume in whole;

It will not rest until desire is kindled

And lurking longing is found,

Plaguing fools and kings 

Whose hearts are bound 

To duty or honor or even humility-

It will not cease, this ecstasy.

Reviews

[Radacach]

Very good! Your choice of words was perfect here

[Sarah Marie]

Thanks! :)

[The 13th Eros]

This is a dark, devouring ecstasy you weave on the world. And yes, it craves and desires everything it beholds... every life... every breath. Your words are stunningly powerful.

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you again! And what you posted on my profile is so true....what good is writing if emotion and even insanity cannot be poured into it...

[The 13th Eros]

I truly do appreciate you so much, precious, profound poet. You were born to write eloquence. xo

[Sarah Marie]

Nevertheless, I am again made speechless :) Thank you, as always. I hope I deserve your praise...

[The 13th Eros]

You deserve so much more than my feeble praise... ever so much more. :)

[Jack...]

Sarah Marie, I believe this is my favorite of yours so far, it flows very nicely, the meter is rthymed and the tempo smooth. You have describe ecstacy beautifully. Very nice.

[Sarah Marie]

Oh, thank you!!! I am thrilled you like this!

[Jack...]

You are very talented.

[Sarah Marie]

:) Thank you again!