a beyond never-ending

take my hand, fly with me

jump into the abyss

and soar on the currents of the wind

over rooftops

down to the trees

touching the water's crests

leaving a trail of blazing light

and lungs breathless

before rising high

high into blue skies

towards the sun

towards the stars

towards the welcome blackness

of a beyond

never-ending

picture: http://the-disposessed.deviantart.com/art/Collab-The-Abiding-Darkness-15293446

55 - a frozen soul

every friday, compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. if you want to join in the fun and games and give it a try...post your story and report to the boss G-Man!

cold are the eyes once fiery with passion
frozen the soul as the tundra russian
black is the hair, reflecting the hope
that died when they strangled her with a rope
taking her freedom, visions, her zest
a life once worth living, now possessed
wholly by anger, by fear and pain
innocence taken, effectively slain

picture: http://countvonsandy.deviantart.com/art/One-Dark-Dream-109276441

the suitcase IV

she finds herself sitting
at a scarred wooden desk
staring with dreamy eyes
past the computer
through windows large
at frothy caressing waves

a daydream that’s real
there’s peace in her soul
and a pup on her lap who warms
the silence around her
a cushioned refuge
surroundings away from what harms

she’s reached the end
of a ceaseless race
escaped a trap not worth living
decisions brought tears
some memories do haunt
but it’s better than endlessly giving

giving that drains
that doesn’t refill
the taker of all that is good
that left a shell
with chips at the heart
and created a piece of driftwood

now morning’s are still
the late sun brings laughs
idyllic the seagulls that soar
free under skies
of sunshine and cloud
the passage of time heals hearts sore

picture: http://gnusi.deviantart.com/art/Night-shot-38355864

55 - almost

every friday, compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. if you want to join in the fun and games and give it a try...post your story and report to the boss G-Man!

almost is the kiss we shared
almost is the soul i bared
almost is the heat i feel
almost is this base appeal
of this most alluring scent
puts my senses in torment
reaching through the empty space
on these sheets of golden lace
almost is the appetizer
‘though our love is none the wiser

sparked by the writing of larryg …

picture: http://bleedingheart991.deviantart.com/art/Almost-Lover-71457766

an ice-cold meltdown

the pitch that whispers through bare trees
with caustic promises
brutally fantastic
and dark the dye assaulting the vision
of shapeless gloomy
forms of the restless
while sluggish cold water threatens below
primed to drown
in an ice-cold meltdown



picture: http://ragnarokfo.deviantart.com/art/The-Dive-84697595

a touch of nephrite

follow the echo
of opening gates
to the rising sun at midnight
where spirits touch
believing souls
with powers of nephrite*

whispers become
the guiding light
of feelings truthful descent
goodness can’t live
within shadows
it gleams with pure intent

*nephrite strengthens and brings longevity to its wearer. wearing it as a talisman protects against failure and misfortune. the blue or green nephrite overcomes evil in the person, helps him to change for the best. nephrite has strong powers: it promotes changes for the best in daily life, helps to overcome deadlocks. it is a stone of singles; they should always carry it as a talisman. as an amulet it protects from sickness, strengthens vital forces of the body. http://www.jewels-empire.com/Nephrite_info.html

picture: http://sab687.deviantart.com/art/Pure-44343925

come, come with me

come, take my hand
let me lead you astray
forget all these paths
in this vast array
spread out before you
come, trust in me
i will not coerce you
please come with, freely

come, see the sights
i see through my eyes
let it flow through you
like a fresh new moonrise
and dispel all your fears
come, trust in me
let go of the chains
it’s a burden, heavy

and should we get lost
in this colourful maze
that i have espied
through gilded doorways
we’ll revel enchanted
in sweet air bubbly
why don’t we try it
come, let’s go see?

picture: http://stratys.deviantart.com/art/the-path-10647815

wanderlust

eyes that long for the unknown road
vistas that beckon him on
wanderlust that sings its song
seeking the thrill of new dawn
an urge that demands a change of scene
meet strangers in a bar
exchanging words that scratch the top
‘though staying an arm’s length far

in all directions, north and south
east and west will follow
comfort in movement is what he feels
in his heart is hidden sorrow
voices that speak yet are not heard
acknowledged for what they are
desire to find an unknown place
he keeps the door ajar

in his mind’s eye and in his heart
he knows the point he seeks
on the cusp the door remains closed
he turns and the floorboard creaks
yet sooner or later he will return
to known place, his favourite café
to haunt his sheltered corner booth
outside, his trusty coupe



picture: http://junkpuppet.deviantart.com/art/Lindy-s-Diner-81830359