Snowflakes

Lunatic patterns

Banished specs of snow

Kingdom of lanterns

That whisper so low

The carving of a madman

Yearning for delicacy

Aroma of sly pecan

Millions for celibacy

Quiver in their presence

Bonnet and shovel in hand

As they lower their existence

Crystallised youthful sand

Long trafficked ordeal

The lightbulb of eternity

Melts their short puerile

Laughter of lost insanity

Born egostically to perish

Lurking the smile of a fool

Flaws and foibles vanish

Accepting their given dual

Snowflakes.

Author's Note

I love snowflakes, don't you?

Reviews

[Thaddius]

this is so cool. it's cryptic and the meaning is hidden, like some of what I write. I'm really impressed! I don't even know what the allegory is - is it the vapid masses? Born again Christians, haha? It's a snapshot into your subconscious and doesn't dwell on explaining everything. I love (I'm biased) that style

[Scott Metro]

You have harvested words to define your thoughts...you are the poet.
I have never seen such length for a snowflake...all in the name of something pretty...
A nice job here.
Enjoyed it.
Scott

[Shadowed_pilgrim]

Thank you Scott, I'm glad you liked it :)

[Ruairidh]

There's some really interesting use of language in this poem, and - a rare thing - a unique poetic voice. I think the first line is wonderful 'lunatic patterns' and 'kingdoms of lanterns'. 'The lightbulb of eternity...Born egotistically to perish'. Keep hold of that voice - I look forward to hearing more from it. Thanks for imagining, writing, and sharing thia with us :)

[Shadowed_pilgrim]

Thank you dearly :) I think part of the voice you refer to is an attribute of my child-like views on things. A childish voice explained using a slightly more complex text. Thanks for the detailed review :)

[luna rose]

Lovely! I especially enjoyed the metaphoric comparisons; "Bonnet and shovel in hand", "Born egotistically to perish"... truly beautiful! (And timely, due to the season)

[Shadowed_pilgrim]

Thank you :) I love to read reviews