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Lethean Rose (with UbiquitousVoid)
A sound of rain upon the water
Washing out the world I left behind
This morning of magenta, another
Upon shoulders of eve, wept the light
And from the stream, magnolia petals
Dew-laden, like distant memories
Or perhaps, like rust upon metal
Porcelain symbols of life bereaved
It hangs from my neck, still
Iconography, beckoning my affinity
Her semblance, fairest that she was
Yet swathed in sorrow, held an ossuary
And a shadowy hand in hers...
And I knew that perdition was surely mine
But of what accord do I haunt the slopes?
I long for flowing current's dream
Of wind and rain and gentle sighs
Upon my earthly body streams
To have your breath within me rise
Before thy soul sank shadow deep
Within an ornate tribute room
Thy body, bones, within its keep
I felt your presence in this womb
Like a hidden face, Lethean tapestry
In the gasp of a moment, invection
The mirror that lies that she could see
She was paler yet
As if birthed within its reflection
I could wrap around her vapour arms
And through her…
Where we are so close, but oceans apart
An embodiment of my surging grief
I do not wish thee stray, my lord
To cause upon thy death this fate
For you will find a way to go
To Hades river Lethe's gate
Thy trial will surely leave you dry
And down upon the shore you'll kneel
To cup the waters to imbibe
And not remember how you feel
And what remains of our Winter's white
All stained by this equinox epitaph
Snatching at the Summer where we could lie
That our solstice never did bleed dry
So far I have come to see you there
To solemnly caress your raven hair
In a fit of misery I’d never leave
For life was just a reverie
I've seen forgetfulness set in
On those who know not what it brings
To quench a thirst, not where they've been
No bell would stir a single thing
If I could cross the river Styx
I'd stay to wave thee on to me
So I may help your mind to fix
The tragic loss of memory
Our abode…
By overture of dust, crestfallen
As you dance with death itself
And you would not question why
In the blink of an eye
You feel that aura capture you
The same aura you knew
Wherein was your soliloquy
That which I intervened!
And if there's nothing to my charms
To will you from where Death convenes
I'll find a way back to your arms
In ether's netherworld between
In that damp air, deserted frame
Where daylight never felt the same
Grief gave pardon to the bridge between
My soul was the toll, my darkness gleamed
For the first moment since
We shared a glance she wouldn’t miss
For in the end, bittersweet irony
The memory was mine,
And farewell was the kiss.
Note: Lethean: Of or relating to death.
Italics: UbiquitousVoid
Normal: Jade-Pandora
Published 22nd Oct 2016
| Edited 22nd Feb 2019
Author's Note
Our first of two gothic collaborations.
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22nd Oct 2016 10:25pm
It has been such a pleasure to sculpt this with you. I do believe we have created a magnificent piece.
I do hope you honour me with another collaboration some time.
- UV
I do hope you honour me with another collaboration some time.
- UV
I thank you, Void, for the opportunity, to have considered me. I'm glad the leap of faith between us has brought forth a worthy harvest. Some time, yes, indeed.
-Jade
p.s. I did edits on the structure with my offset stanzas, I hope it worked.
-Jade
p.s. I did edits on the structure with my offset stanzas, I hope it worked.
22nd Oct 2016 10:42pm
This is a beautifully written piece. The imagery is strong and comes through.
Thank you deeply, es, you honor us.
-Jade
p.s. I did edits on the structure with my offset stanzas, I hope it worked.
-Jade
p.s. I did edits on the structure with my offset stanzas, I hope it worked.
23rd Oct 2016 00:20am
It brings to mind Hamlet and Ophelia... And Heathcliff and Cathy, well done...
geoff
geoff
Thank you, Geoffrey. Void approached me unexpectedly, and asked if I would like to collaborate. I've been convalescing all week (I haven't been able to catch you up, but hopefully soon). But after several days I started to hear my part take form from the Muse. Several more days and here it is. I hope you like. Your references are favorites of mine.
-Jadey
p.s. I did edits on the structure with my offset stanzas, I hope it worked.
-Jadey
p.s. I did edits on the structure with my offset stanzas, I hope it worked.
23rd Oct 2016 4:08am
That was brilliant:) absolutely delightful. I love and admire this sort of writing, makes me think of dryads and naiads and Midsummer Night Dream (s). Jade:) and UV! (applause).
Oh Grace, dearest, what a wonderful reception for our combined efforts. Such an honor. And I love "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
xo
xo
23rd Oct 2016 11:27am
Great read, great collab.
Thank you two for sharing this incredible ink!
~anonshadow😏
Thank you two for sharing this incredible ink!
~anonshadow😏
24th Oct 2016 00:01am
Thank you so much, Anon, we both appreciate your support and embrace!
-Jade
-Jade
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23rd Oct 2016 11:05pm
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24th Oct 2016 00:04am
How wonderful of you to come by for a read and share your enjoyment of our effort with us, thank you so very much, Nemo!
-Jadey
-Jadey
25th Oct 2016 5:15am
25th Oct 2016 5:58am
Thank you so much, dear whale, for the visit, the read, and the share. We appreciate how you've honored us tremendously.
27th May 2018 7:48am
27th May 2018 12:49pm
And humble thanks to thee, my lovely friend.
So since then came, b’twixt & b’tween, a 2nd co’write if e’er you may wander upon it.
So since then came, b’twixt & b’tween, a 2nd co’write if e’er you may wander upon it.
22nd Feb 2019 00:27am
22nd Feb 2019 6:10am
