The Colossus Choir.

The Colossus Choir.

A Poem by Danny Metcalfe

I heard the song of the colossus choir.

Singing in proverbs
stolen from the abyss. The sombre day renewing and so we
loved the force that approaches, the confession and conviction
of vision and invention.
Horse’s tails frolic in the wind.
In a chamber of numbers that took the form of things unknown
by man, I composed vast shapes with fire of crimson red, from
the seed of an oak. The sound of lute and harp rang out like
waves on silver rocks on the circling shore of naiads.
In mighty rivers, the daughters of the eternal flame swim in
favorable seasons, softening the new form. But now, with stars
sinking into dreams, I saw the aspect of my light in the arms of
chariots riding on the faith of my intoxication. I halted in
excitement. The night cannot restrain you!
My imprint embroidered on holy temple walls for all to see and
chant.
Now a rumor in the fabric of time.

© 2020 Danny Metcalfe


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I have the feeling that you are an American person Danny, and yet you write so much about the English way and English history ... fascinating.

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This is a well written poem that bespeaks of biblical intonations of which I have no knowledge, yet it also bespeaks of a dream, an epiphany, riding chariots in the night sky; your word are well chosen and vivid images pop out. Well done!

Posted 4 Years Ago


Has something of the sound of the Book of Revelation, though no specific creed is mentioned. Comes across as a vision or a near death experience, rising to a crescendo of exaltation. Then the last line kicks the supports from beneath it, and we wonder if it was all just hallucinatory. A strange, moving, mystical piece.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Danny Metcalfe

4 Years Ago

Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback.
Your poem is smooth, very fluid and beautiful.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Danny Metcalfe

4 Years Ago

Thank you!

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Danny Metcalfe
Danny Metcalfe

United Kingdom



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I am a writer, poet and playwright. All works are first drafts. My favorite writers are: Arthur Rimbaud, William S Burroughs, Clarice Lispector, Robert Walser, Julio Cortazar, Mikhail Bulgakov,.. more..

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