Sunday, July 26, 2015

Cenotaph




This place marks
a superb spot,

where everyone expects
me to reside,

to germinate undisturbed,
dispassionate, deep.

They do not know
it is an empty tomb;

for I lie elsewhere,
with a dash of Viking,

linger ripe, sleep dark
in another's arms.


tk
R.A.D. adds beautiful life to my words...





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21 comments:

  1. christopherSun Jul 26, 02:30:00 PM

    I do not expect you to lie face down on the river's side in nearly colorless circumstance. I do not epect you to be metallic and cold and drilled through and through. I hope for you warmer times and kind eyes, the rumble of kitten hearts and the dart of the hummer's wings.

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  2. AnonymousSun Jul 26, 06:49:00 PM

    intriguing fine words!

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  3. CharleenSun Jul 26, 09:28:00 PM

    This was really beautiful. Thank you for writing it!

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  4. DeepaMon Jul 27, 12:30:00 AM

    Beautiful take

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  5. Gemma WisemanMon Jul 27, 06:40:00 AM

    The 'dash of Viking' sparks these thoughts with starry beauty.

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  6. Other MaryMon Jul 27, 07:51:00 AM

    This is one of my favorites of yours, Tess.

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  7. UnknownMon Jul 27, 10:21:00 AM

    Who can't love a dash of viking? :-)

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  8. MarionMon Jul 27, 04:15:00 PM

    Love this one & the sexy R.A.D. Sure wish he'd toss out those nasty ciggies, though. xo

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  9. Sunshine-struckTue Jul 28, 03:47:00 AM

    A poem with a deep meaning. Good one!

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  10. PokeyTue Jul 28, 01:28:00 PM

    Awesome poem!! Meaningful and poignant.

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  11. JiRaTue Jul 28, 11:15:00 PM

    I like this!

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  12. KutamunWed Jul 29, 06:46:00 AM

    Red Herringly Splendid !

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  13. MaggieWed Jul 29, 12:06:00 PM

    Yes, like it very much indeed.

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  14. Bekkie SanchezWed Jul 29, 02:51:00 PM

    Cenotaph was a new word for me. Better to sleep in someone's arms,

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  15. BerowneWed Jul 29, 03:00:00 PM

    Something innovative, something unexpected, yet just right.

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  16. i b aroraThu Jul 30, 07:14:00 AM

    beautiful lines,i like the way you end it

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  17. CifarFri Jul 31, 03:51:00 AM

    loved the way you treated the prompt, intriguing

    Ashamed

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  18. Magaly GuerreroFri Jul 31, 07:20:00 AM

    Your poem brings to mind every vacant face I've ever watched, while wondering, Where is she (or he) right now?.

    Love the title...

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  19. Danielle EstellaFri Jul 31, 10:14:00 AM

    Cenotaph. Interesting... I once read a story on that. :)

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  20. Mobile App DevelopersSat Aug 01, 07:31:00 AM

    I don’t know how should I give you thanks! I am totally stunned by your article. You saved my time. Thanks a million for sharing this article.

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  21. HelenSat Aug 01, 11:29:00 AM

    ~~ a dash of Viking describes you well .....

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