Sacrificial

Supple is always preferred!

Thanks Minerva!  I'm trying to tone up but I've got a long way to go.  

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" is the first thing this brings to mind..Exquisitely crafted ink crowfly!! I really enjoyed

Fav lines:
"Still the flaws, hairline cracks, psychosis
The heartbreak of shattered windows
The shards glittering with intent " read that part a couple of times what I like most is it made me wonder is the flawed intent really his or hers...intended  context or not this added a whole layer for me ..which of course made me read the whole thing all over again lol I really enjoyed

Thanks poeticDesire!  The line about the shattered glass is inspired by an act of vandalism against a friend of mine.  She swept up the shards but the boyfriend who broke her window remains, sad to say, being both twisted and an idiot.  I suspect his intentions are far from honorable but it's her call, not mine.

so many pictures you have wonderfully Painted Crow, , This one resonates with me as a father, " Her Father figure sheds a tear
                                                                                                                                                        and raises his objections
                                                                                                                                                        just a bit late to eliminate
                                                                                                                                                        the chiseled face that charmed her"
As if to warn her of an older suitors intention, only to be tossed aside by youthful adventure..
Great write my friend.

Thanks Scot!  I fear my friend's youthful adventure may prove self-destructive.  At this point I have to mind my own business and stay out of the way, but I'm here if she needs me.  I've said my piece.  

"The chiseled face that charmed her  
The lies that disarmed her  
Her beauty laid bare for a twisted god..." - magnificent lines from top to bottom! I haven't seen the film, though I feel you captured the essence of sacrificing excellently!! Respectfully, blue angel

Thanks Blue Angel!  So far the beauty here is sacrificing her body but keeping her soul out of reach.  "To the Devil A Daughter" is no classic but it's fun, and the film's ridiculous sacrificial climax is more of a hoot than cause for terror.  It's at least worth watching for the young Nastassia Kinski stretched naked on the altar.  She's become a pretty fair actress since then.

All said by poets before me...so I will just add ...beautiful poem, and enjoyed it a lot. You are a talented writer.:) Crowfly

Dammit Crow! Fine penmanship! Loved your weaving of words…
Artistically sound, and that first stanza was brilliant in description. #hugs

a little steampunk in the beginning:
clock gears in glass cases,
machines of loving grace.
& Nastassja always makes an arousing cameo...

"Still the flaws, hairline cracks, psychosis  
The heartbreak of shattered windows  "

Great lines!

Love the ode to this occult classic. The movie was based on a book by Dennis Wheatley who was inspired by Aleister Crowley. Kinksi was gorgeous in this film.

macabre & beautiful, crowfly, a wonderful set of images to read before bed...
... you tell a damn fine story
xo

You make me want to read and view more, crowfly!

Ahhh, crowfly, luv ~ :-*

Tis invariably a painful thing when those for whom we care remain in situations with those who care not for them. And, tis difficult indeed to let be yet remain there to care for at need, luv... :-*

I have been in this place and I wish you strength and fortitude and send you compassion.

This poem you have written is deeply insightful, poignant, bittersweet, yet hopeful. You have captured all of it and without bitterness, which is quite a feat. You have managed a wry understanding with keen perception. :-*

She is fortunate to have you in the end...

Nice

Strange the choices we make sometimes in those we choose to gift our body and hearts to share. Almost like we become addicted to the abuse, and thus fall into the cycle of violence and lies that keep you in that place.

I love the way you have captured this in your words Crowfly. I hope she wakes up soon, as always you are being an awesome friend.

Yes I read your words and by gosh
fucking gosh..

have I missed you my crowfly!

Couldn't stay away.

-Howlings

So awesome!