Electra

a poem from the past

Let me seek asylum in the sea

                      silent depths of ice water

                      for I have swallowed sorrow

Touch the clematis in a seaside garden

                      a patched wall sun-warmed

                      and crystal with salt

Shudder at the rumble of the breakers

                     small stones laughing as they

                     are pulled over the sand.

Orestes : the noble are no more than disguised.                          

Reviews

[Samuel Jack]

A love lost? Or something worse? A very visual piece, it made me wonder at this persons source of sorrow. I love that quote at the end!

[captain]

your words dances in complex matters, poetry at its best.
the waves of sorrow is still within us, i guess it never fades to nothingness that easy.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Revenge as the warrior returns. Well penned Leslie as always. Eloquent and each word chosen.

[zainul]

The title,'Electra' suggests that there is some untold story that has to be revealed.
But,the mask of beauty of the piece keeps the reader engaged and hypnotized.
The reader can't move further but feels satisfied.
Leslie,I am captivated by the magic of this golden piece.

[AYVID N]

This poem conveys a plethora of emotions, with a lot of depth and variety!

"the noble are no more than disguised" - a painful reality? Superbly commented!

[Jeremy Baker]

I love the melancholy of this poem. The style and technique are flawless. I really enjoyed this!

[Claire Twinn]

The bleak despair of the first and last verses contrasts starkly with the second verse. I love the small stones laughing, it captures the feeling so strongly.

[Ken Simm.]

Classical and evoctive. Is there no end to this man's talents?

[Muse]

Oooh I like!

Touch the clematis in a seaside garden

a patched wall sun-warmed

and crystal with salt

The title captures the intent very well...and language within this piece. Stunning!