Beneath a Naked Flame

Beneath a naked flame, there lies all the hidden resolution
I heard him softly sing to you my friend
You bowed your head in a silken thread of absolution
While spilling forgetful darkness
From your hands

Are your eyes dim because your dreams are distant
To you I could hear him softly sing
You bowed your head to escape from existence
Then you closed your burning eyes
On everything

Above your line of sight a patient angel is there waiting
He sang to you, although you did not hear
If you will unbow your head, stand still anticipating
Open up your burning eyes
All will be clear

Beneath a naked flame, there lies your own contentment
I know because I felt the burn in his song
But if your silken thread holds onto your resentment
Your eyes will burn in darkness
Your life long

Author's Note

This is actually a song...............

Reviews

[Hayley]

But if your silken thread holds onto your resentment
Your eyes will burn in darkness
Your life long

It sounds lyrical! I loved it, as usual. I think this one kind of struck a note of recognition in me for some reason. (sigh) I don't know how you do it! :)

[Aidz]

Some great lines in this Neva, a great write once again

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Classically delivered, Neva at her best, well done, good read.

[Layla J Omorose]

Loved it. Another awe inspiring poem and once again I loved the picture with the poem. Excellent work

[Art Sun]

each of your poems has so much to offer...to hold resentment is to stop living.. I bet this sounds great when sung...

[WynterPhoenix]

A great song worded beautifully.

[Alicia Hirshey]

So lyrical. I love it. Great write neva.

[Ladysue]

very lyrical...insightful and utterly beautiful...

[Letemdangle]

Loved the form and rhythm. The last line is my favorite. Actually, the last three lines.

[The Analog Kid]

Great rhyming and lyrical set up. Very dream like:)

[WatashLegend]

This is beautifully written and would seem like it would flow wonderfully with a Pink Floyd sort of tune, well done