Like gold turns poor to rich
Was my life with you
Enriched.
Like pewter's malleable gray fade
Were all the promises
You made.
Like iron's hardened strength
Was your mettle when
You went.
Like brass turned sully green
Is my defiled love
Unseen.
Like silver turned to black
Is the meaningfulness
I lack.
Like copper turned to rust
Is the corroded residue
Of us.
November 1992
From Other Songs, Just Sadder
Copyright © 1992 Carl Talerico
All rights reserved.
"Cleanse my heart, give me the ability to rage correctly." --Joe Orton, Head to Toe
Very nicely written, I love the comparions you made with the metal, I thought that worked wonderfully well, and was very creativie.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
I agree. Brilliant use of these metaphors.
Matchless, superb.
“Those who seek to satisfy the mind of man by hampering it with ceremonies and music and affecting charity and devotion have lost their original nature””
“If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind! The mind of the sage, being in repose, becomes the mirror of the universe, the speculum of all creation.
A satisfying read...I can now go to my bed and sleep the sleep of the, hopefully, non-insomniac...
goldenrod.
Thanks Blaze, Prince and Dark Muse for your kind words. I feel such keen reward when others derive enjoyment from my work and take time to express their pleasure!
"Cleanse my heart, give me the ability to rage correctly." --Joe Orton, Head to Toe
Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night 'til it be morrow.Originally Posted by goldenrod
"Cleanse my heart, give me the ability to rage correctly." --Joe Orton, Head to Toe
Well said, well-written, the images so beautifully strong!
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its' own reason for existing." ~ Albert Einstein
"Remember, no matter where you go, there you are." Buckaroo Bonzai "Some people say I done alright for a girl." Melanie Safka
Thank you Gimissung. I'm happy you enjoyed it and I appreciate your letting me know.
"Cleanse my heart, give me the ability to rage correctly." --Joe Orton, Head to Toe
After reading your clever, and entrancing poem, I believe the author is suffering from an acute case of "verdi-grief!"
goldenrod.
Good grief, nothing "cute" about that! Glad you liked the poem.After reading your clever, and entrancing poem, I believe the author is suffering from an acute case of "verdi-grief!"
goldenrod.
"Cleanse my heart, give me the ability to rage correctly." --Joe Orton, Head to Toe
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