On the Cufflinks of Beating Hearts

I always knew that lightning
could split the sky
as the world stared calmly
at all that lies inside distraction.
That just a touch from the strongest hands
takes the breath away
from all that has been written
on the edges
of thoughts of satisfaction.

I have always felt the shadows of the night
even though they were hidden
from the innocence of my caring view.
They are just as bold in the morning
like silvery crystals flying
by sweet lovers
as glints fading into a powerless time
we once pursued.

Constant tears
have been inches apart
from the concern felt for foolish reasons,
when what is unknown is revealed.
Moreover, I have always known
that anguish is felt by beating hearts
when everything carried on their cufflinks
silently cries not to be real.

However, I did not know
that lightning is arranged
in wild waves we feel in our sleep,
as it does not strike disturbingly.
Nor, that the shadows of the night
can come unmasked
to trace its fingers as an exhale
across hearts with destinations
unknown to me.

Author's Note

Artist* Gil Bruvel

Reviews

[EMF]

Stop reading this review on the News Feed and read this poem. NOW.

OK. That's possibly got peoples attention. Not that you need it Kid, because you are so damn good. Every single time I read one of your works, even if it one I've returned to again I am transported into another place. Time in this world simply fades away and I am lost in the power of your story telling, the emotions and sensations you weave and the sheer delight in the craftsmanship of it all.
I went to a local Saxon Church recently and marvelled at the architecture of it. How with rudimentary tools they had created a thing of beauty and awe. Just like you do.
Frankly I don't know what this poem is about, because each time I read it, it means something different to me, but, for each world it has transported me to, I thank you.
That little lot in brief: You're dead good like

[Aidz]

I always knew that lightning
could split the sky
as the world stared calmly
at all that lies inside distraction.

Now this a wonderful opening Neva, and some fantastic phrases spread throughout this write.... Nevaesque as always :)

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

There was a bit of mystery that lured me in. There are the seen and the unseen forces all at work. The nightmares that follow us to sleep are sometimes still there when we awake. There was a special part of this poem that took my breath away. This is spectacular work.

[bobby]

So powerful as if spoken in another language yet strangly I understand. If not a bit only maybe at first just a little more then dangerously so. As always thrilled to read your writings.

[Moflo]

Love the imagery, Neva! Fantastically written, I really couldn't take my eyes off it. Great work.

[WhiteWillow]

The things we think we know, may not be what they seem at all. And these things may not be revealed to us in this lifetime, but will give us thoughts to ponder while we enjoy our time spent here. Beautiful piece.