When Everything is Fine is Only Said in Shame

The passing strokes of my heart remain
on the canvas of the world.  
Waves of love watch
as it paints an ambitious mirage,
faintly touching the realms of comfort.

Where does the beginning of dreams blow?
to the west or the north
Today’s pain seeps upon the seconds
and I breathe a sigh
into the winds of happiness and warmth.

The small things, once again, float
into unlit frames
that looks into your eyes
and then the worlds.
While our spirits refrain from wishing lies
were not deliberately told.

Light swears it is hungry
and doesn’t know
it is flickering like a faithful poem,
pushing to speak out
about itself.
Traveling along with truth
that has been tossing stones.

Lyrics say I love you
and then cry to the back of guilt
because it stared at you in a sense of wonder
when they were wrote.
In an atmosphere
without meter or rhyme.

The taste of a glimpse of wings
leaves painted lips
dancing in the flames.  
Unbound memories are more than we know
when everything is fine
is only said in shame.

Author's Note

Artist*Michael Cheval

Reviews

[Cassie Fraga]

ooooh Neva a very nice write... such talent in that pen of yours... grasped my minds eye from the start!! thank you for sharing!! = )

**The taste of a glimpse of wings
leaves painted lips
dancing in the flames.
Unbound memories are more than we know
when everything is fine
is only said in shame.** ((Neva Flores - Changefulstorm))

BRILLIANT!!

[Melobldnfr]

There seems to nearly almost always be a line of turning point in your writing. The one I love here: "While our spirits refrain from wishing lies / were not deliberately told." Thanks.

[InkSlinger]

Your work is always so impressive.. this one is no different!!
BRAVO!!

[Teri B]

Very dream-like...

[Ruth]

I run out of words Neva! Truly! :) Its been a real pleasure to catch up on your poetry today :) The image is a favourite image of mine also, so expressive, you excel at bringing such wonderment to your readers! xoxo

[Kenneth The Poet]

Impressive.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Very flavorable piece of work here! So many creative metphors! Excellent

[realmwriter]

He writes well but often way over my head. I like it, but I have a difficult time with the metaphysical as I cannot pretend to approach that plain of transcendental understanding. None the less a good write.

[Rene Velez]

Sweet work indeed...but I know your consistency....

[fireblossom]

I just love this. It drew me like sitting beside you at midnight on a desert road, eyes dark-sensitive, the warm bubble of our conversing like a time machine. Your voice enters my mind and heart.

Thank you for letting me go there with you.