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mistress of solitude
for years, a quiet storm was brewing -
singular woman, paramour of a Wiccan moon.
untouched by men, unknown, unfriended.
the march of static minutes, ensuing.
the village girls, whose hearts would flutter
for vineyard wines, for song and dance.
she languished under brooding clouds,
pallid flower, to wither in the gutter.
we curse our luck, the fates accuse,
we, who ventured into love and lost.
her days were desolate by more than half;
she never had a love to lose.
a dolent art was etched upon her face:
pale tear tracks, indelible as scars.
she sipped her tea at night, composing poems,
and launched them into cyberspace.
they found her on her bed, immaculately made.
~ gowned in white lace, from neck to ankles ~
furniture freshly polished, gleaming.
a note against the lamp, crowned with a latticed shade:
‘I live a solitary life
And in a solemn shadow, die
I have walked a lonely street
Outside my door, the constant night’
it was a scripture of particulate design:
a splendid red dénouement
in a cohesive light.
Published 9th Jul 2013
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9th Jul 2013 5:54pm
It seems, even though she lived a life of solitude, it was rich in the elements of scripture and she was at least somewhat happy with ink to paper. Excellent...
11th Jul 2013 3:15am
This really speaks to me, even though I'm a man. I really feel this is my fate as well. Wonderful pen.
11th Jul 2013 3:31am
17th Jul 2013 4:23am
Terrific images in this heartbreaking write, John. My favorite line is "the village girls, whose hearts would flutter for vineyard wines, for song and dance."
Intriguing word choices such as " paramour of a Wiccan moon." and "a splendid red dénouement " provide real nice touches. Very nice job!
Intriguing word choices such as " paramour of a Wiccan moon." and "a splendid red dénouement " provide real nice touches. Very nice job!
18th Jul 2013 4:49am
