"Unsilvered Mirrors..."

Southern Cross' "Orphaned Lovers" drew these words

Southern Cross' "Orphaned Lovers" drew these

 

"Unsilvered Mirrors..."

Sitting

leaning

- forehead to the glass...

staring unseeing

quietly being

 

nowhere at all

 

- here -

 

as each word - forms, glistens

slowly begins to fall

- faster,

faster still...

'til from the cheek - released

each floats...

 

glistening,

 

sparkling,

 

finding the starlight

then splattering

spattering

exploding

releasing the heartlight to

 

merge

 

merging

with the darkness

becoming

 

being

 

the silence

within which I

 

...live.

 

Chris

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Renée]

with head to glass I cannot..but I am drawn to touch as they fall so their journey is not alone... stunning

[dukovan]

This is haunts me with a living ghost. You're expressing existence in a way only you could, though we've all felt it the same, I'm sure.

[Emily B]

I agree with S.C. your words are melodious, they sing to our hearts.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The light we seek in the darkness in truly within ourselves so the looking in the mirror is the way to find it. Excellent work.

[J. J. Nightingale]

Ok I read "Orphaned Lovers" .. and now I've read this poem (5 times) ...

And I don't understand how they relate .. I do understand the silence within,

And I know about not being heard, or having no reason to speak

I don't know how words can "glisten" "sparkle" , or "spatter" (unless one is spitting)

"Unsilvered mirrors" .. ? .. I know they reflect nothing .. but how does that relate

here ..? .. .. Ok I'll come back when I find my thinking cap .. now where did I put it ...

SIGH .. I think I am a lost cause ...

I tried ... Jazz

[Chris]

it isn't about another's work... it is the thoughts I had after "reading" another's work aloud Jazz. Words can be "tears"- as you already know... it all depends on how we "see" and hear them. You've never been a "lost" cause Jazz...

[J. J. Nightingale]

Ok .. So this is just about "alone" .. or ........ I think we r living in different worlds .. At least I had the "nuts" to say I didn't understand this .. That has to count for something .. lol .. You are a puzzle in the world Chris .. of maybe I am .......... xx

[Southern Cross]

LOL Jazz..Sometimes I too look for the lost puzzle in what Chris or other's write. But then again, that logic part of my brain never caught up with my creative side.

[Southern Cross]

I do think we all have a silence within which we live..the place where we will always remain alone, untouched by others even when we are surrounded by them.

[Chris]

"puzzles" are always allowed but not always solvable... Jazz, sometimes the "meaning" of something IS however the listener takes it into their reality and makes it their own. It takes being brave to speak... and you speak well.

[J. J. Nightingale]

Wow excellent comment Chris ! .. I always fear being "wrong" , when trying to interpret someone's poetry .. If I am allowed to say, I don't think poetry should be a puzzler .. We should at least get a little something from it, that we can relate to .. .. Ok I do understand a few of your lines here, don't take it wrong my friend, but you are quite the puzzle master at times .. or maybe I am just an idiot at times .. I think the latter is most likely .... Whatever, I am always glad to see you here Chris .. I am one of your biggest fans ...

[Chris]

awwwwwwwwwww.... thanks Jazz...you are always welcome here and I appreciate you speaking your mind... it helps keep me less "cryptic"

[J. J. Nightingale]

:) .............. X

[Enid Blake]

There's something cool not just about the way/which words you select, but how you structure the poem. We have to read them in the way I imagine you expect us to. I'm not making sense, lol. Do you know what I mean? (and if I'm confused I'm sure you are)
I can imagine your voice agiving a poetry reading even though I've never met nor 'heard' your voice. I think that's what I mean :)

[Chris]

Perfect sense... and full understanding. Poetry IS an audible medium and our "voice" is felt within and heard as our listeners best perceive it to be.

[olla]

I am always moved by your poetry.. I had to go and see what inspired you and was moved once more..

[sharonlee]

Resonates deeply... thank you for sharing your soul-thoughts.

Peace and Love

[Southern Cross]

I am honored to have created an inspiration by my words . Your words are like an ancient waltz in flow and melody. I am so glad I am back and among friends such as you.

[Chris]

I really write in ink... and in multiple journals.

[KAOlmsted]

Exceptional, as always. Your voice just flows, Chris...seamlessly and beautifully.

[Chris]

You're biased - "The Price Of Admission" is still in your eyes ...laughing here

[KAOlmsted]

Ha! :-D