My bones creak in your direction,
leaving me swollen beneath your wing.
I wring blood from the paper in my hands,
every night making you mine.
I struggle to expel what wells,
as your name weaves deeper into me.
I lay my soul out here tonight,
wishing I was by your side.
I cannot match the stars you hang
but suffocate in the water, you always seem to bring.
I drink —
As my hurt falls in your direction,
and I am swollen beneath your wing.
The Borg Poet (@theborgpoet) says
*silence* as I am lost in these thoughts..
Jessica says
Thank you for reading. π
fred says
Very beautiful piece Jess. Lots of great language in here and an ethereal feel. Great job, thanks for the read:)
Jessica says
Thank you Fred! I enjoyed writing this piece, short but sweet. xoxo
zongrik says
so painful. swollen beneath your wing, how vulnerable soundsing.
Jessica says
It is a vulnerable piece. Thank you for reading. π
brian miller says
wow jess this is really evocative…my fav lines…
I cannot match the stars you hang
but suffocate in the water, you always seem to bring.
great flow to the piece and depth of emotion…and saw the email today too…congrats on the book going to print…
Jessica says
Thanks Brian! I appreciate the support. xooxox
ayala says
Lovely write!
Jessica says
Thank you Ayala! π
Pat Hatt says
Such raw emotion you conveyed with your verse, masterfully done!
Jessica says
Thanks Pat, appreciate you reading. π
Vic says
I wish I could write
words to de-grief you
So much so
to share your pain
But alas
I am chained
By the world
So bad
So much so
that I can’t but
just feel the pain
Deeper within
And just have a tear
having the same wounds
As yours.
Good read, well written, Jess
–Vic
Jessica says
Lovely words Vic, thank you for reading and always being a great friend. π
Chris G. says
Your poems ever-enchant, Jessica. And congrats on hitting print with your book, by the way!
Jessica says
Awwww, thanks my dear. π xooxox
Ann LeFlore says
oh yes take away the hurt and pain and wrap yourself up inside the wings for love and protection
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/10/11/the-day-of-the-dead/#comment-1682
Jessica says
Thank you and I thanks for sharing your link too! π
The Orange Tree says
amazing opening, loved the charm in it.
Jessica says
Thank you very much for stopping by and reading. π