Unrequited Words

Live in the moment, let go of the past. Feel the stars upon your cheeks, taste the tears while they last. Hear the clock in the distance, absorb the moment, and forget everything remote

Subtle
Subliminal
Intact and yet imperfect,
A scene is sewn in forgiving light.
Dancing with Fern, with Apollo and his grace -
It reaps no concrete burden,
It weeps no steel;
But unfolds as secret hope
As unrequited words;
That whispered between pages.

Concealed kisses caress the air,
And rest above a heather blanket
To burn in scarlet, to lie in crimson -
Becoming oil on water.
Frost decays on its bed of flames;
A spine torn apart,
Crushed humbly upon yours
In a utopian cradle.

For now,
Forget crossword auras that spark dampened bridges -
Ethereal airs
Of elusive glares that bruised jade stems,
To anywhere.

Condemning unrequited winds -
Too raw to thrive
Too real to drive a haunting of broken ashes -
Paints skies of hollow arms
That tick
Without translucent tones of clocks unkept
For honest eyes

Reviews

[Kyle Sky]

undoubtedly a beautifully versed poem. The imagery was wonderful, as well as the atmosphere. somehow, I imagined a glistering white cloud surrounded by the burning rays of the sun when reading this... anyways, Your verses flowed graciously and your choice of words for the verses was quite creative.

On your theme and message: Beautiful, simple and very attractive. The idea of words of love not being returned as if it was only meant for flattery and pleasure instead of true feeling is lovely. The way you presented it made it more attractive. Well, that is how I interpreted it.

All the same, This is truly a Simple yet attractive piece. Wonderful Job.

[Ohhhwillow]

This was in fact based on the notion of acceptance, and contemptment. Of embracing every moment as it appears as opposed to looking forward or back. Although as always everyone makes their own interpretations which is fine! :) Thank you very much for your detailed review Kyle, always a pleasure to hear from you!

[MandaBear]

Great poem Willow =) I really liked reading it =)

[Ohhhwillow]

Thank you Amanda, I'm glad you enjoyed this! That's what it's all about!

[B-poet]

This is amazing Willow. You've conveyed such a profound & distinctive richness within this creatively unique write of yours. Great work. A riveting read. :)

[Ohhhwillow]

Thank you for reading Bpoet! It's a pleasure to capture the interest of fellow writers as great as yourself! I'm glad you enjoyed this. :)

[Tai Ryens]

I feel that words aren't the only thing unrequited. You achieved impossible feats in the name of the other, yet the other simply refuses to do the same despite having the same capabilities... And eventually you give yourself out to nature, which could be a dark symbol meaning suicide. Hence the unrequited winds, skies painted with "hollow arms" and the broken ashes.

[Ohhhwillow]

I had a deep feeling of acceptance and satisfaction around the time I wrote this - I would certainly say I wrote it bearing thoughts of appreciation and respect for the world around me and the place I am in. However, I relish in the opportunity to hear new interpretations of my writing - particularly when they do in fact fit the imagery I have presented. Thank you for sharing that with my Tai, and I hope that you enjoyed this!

[Tai Ryens]

I have indeed enjoyed this much.

[Tarry Franck]

Great imagery - great job kept me engulfed. Great job Willow

[Ohhhwillow]

Thanks Tarry! :)

[Tarry Franck]

My pleasure

[Baby Ricochet]

Some great imagery and metaphors. Good job willow.

[Ohhhwillow]

Thank you Baby! :)

[Frieda P]

We as poets know how powerful words can be, and sometimes words get discombobulated or misconstrued...those parts of our lives that have no definitive answers are always the most perplexing, as writers we can vent our frustrations in poetry...

Concealed kisses caress the air,
And rest above a heather blanket
To burn in scarlet, to lie in crimson -
Becoming oil on water.
Frost decays on its bed of flames;
A spine torn apart,
Crushed humbly upon yours
In a utopian cradle.

Adore that stanza, it speaks to me...outstanding work Willow.

[Ohhhwillow]

Your grasp on the concept I attempt to present is amazing! I'm so glad my ideas are being communicated. Thank you for your kind review Frieda, to have a writer as brilliant as yourself appreciate my work is incredible!

[Frieda P]

You're too kind Willow, this is stunning, you deserve the kudos my sweet friend, the pleasure was all mine.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Subtle
Subliminal
Intact and yet imperfect,
A scene is sewn in forgiving light.

you start with this and just keep us as the reader going throughout the lines...I was taken in with the read...as each stanza unfolded...

As unrequited words;
That whispered between pages.

and then...

Condemning unrequited winds -

the end wraps up nicely...

[Ohhhwillow]

I get so frustrated with myself for using the same words twice, but in this case I made an exception as I felt it indeed summarised the piece in a way that hopefully made sense! Thanks for stopping by Glen :)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Good to read you...u r welcome....