The Revenant Heart

                                                         

 the darkest frame takes the moon

mist and hues rise in blues

traces from a lunacy glow

follow a hand with delicate flow

this flickering serene movement

comes and goes as a wing unfolds

graceful, staggering movements of perfection

magnificent to behold in the dark night

I search through perfection in the light of a star

charmed to the point of complete and divine

dreams finally come and you are still mine

our happily ever after still has time

moments chase away this place of illusion

life wakes and takes you again

the crown of an angel falls through all that I am

we are bound a heart to a beat

heart of mine is the one left behind

an essence that has never known unbroken

the will of my single soul believes

the darkest of the damned can be redeemed

I am eluded a slave to each breath’s inception

 works the same as expectation  

denial sits upright complete with begging  

black is black there is no semblance

it is the smallest grasp of poison

seeping to the center mass of my gravity

always reaching and touching ever still

this core carved out piece by piece

a sliver of the least has outlived at all cost

letting go bows down to enormous regret

still I can see this angel of mine awaits for what will be

supra separation from this broken living space

closer to a reverent heart

leading to a state of grace

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

                                                                    

                                                                                     

                                                                                                                      

                                                                     

Author's Note

Have you ever missed someone so bad that by sheer will you could raise them from the dead. My Angel we will always be bound by a heart and a beat. If you are still reading thank you and God Bless

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

ill add this to my reading library when i have mmore time i do love this and the descriptive imagery very spiritual soulful and beautiful read.
thanks for entry into my poetry comp indeed

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Juliespenhere, this poem is everything everywhere and nothing more than a heart and a beat. Thank you for the Review.

Sheer Terror

[Markus Anthony]

There is this huge amount of imagery there that I have to keep reading it because i don't want to lose track. This is a very beautiful piece of emotion :)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Markus, I am happy that you enjoyed this, I actually left a piece of myself sewn into these words and I will never forget it. Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a stellar review.

Sheer Terror

[lessa (kenzie)]

WOW!! This is so very good, I enjoyed this so VERY much.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Alex, I do appreciate you beautiful review, this is a very special piece for me. Thank you for taking the time.

Sheer Terror

[Paul Bell]

If this is an resurrection poem. Your words deserve the ultimate result. You sure poured your heart into it. In a way, your words bring that person back.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you Paul I appreciate the review and kind words.

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork is wonderful and your words strong and worthwhile.
"Black is black there is no semblance
It is the smallest grasp of poison
Seeping to the center mass of my gravity
always reaching and touching ever still "
I liked the above lines. Life can be black and we can only taste poison. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[apennylate]

... "..." ... I have no clue how to review this... Mind=blown... TerryDarcy... You win all the wins... A heart bound by a beat... Moving to the point of oblique silence... This flow was not delicate, however... It was ravishing... Bless you and your emotions laid out here as neatly as origami... Pristine

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Silente, I am stunned by your review. Thank you for you honest and strong words I loved writing this it is a look through a window into my pain.
Thank you again

Sheer Terror

[apennylate]

I loved reading it, thank YOU again...! For sharing, and your'e welcome

[Carol Cashes]

Lordy! Being a straight shooter, I woulda jus' went with "Hey! Love ya, mean it!"
But that's why I'm not a poet and you most definitely are! I admire and respect poets who can combine the most beautiful sounding words to make written music to the mind's ears. *bowing and backing away slowly*

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Carol, your reviews are always so amazing thank you.

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[Aethelwyne]

Love the imagery and intensity of your piece!

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Aethelwyne, I do appreciate you reading and taking the time to leave a beautiful review.

read moreAethelwyne, I do appreciate you reading and taking the time to leave a beautiful review.

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[AYVID N]

Your words are so beautiful and insightful. Such stunning illustrations too.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

DIYVA, I am thrilled that you enjoyed this incuding the illustrations. I love searching for the art flow in a picture. thank your for taking the time to read and review.

Sheer Terror