An Enticing Escape

For the group 'Creative Poetry'..

I know your song, unspoken, unsung

But the echoes fill the careless whispers of the night

 

A torn world sighs and groans

With every breath, is born, a silent prayer

To retreat into the gates of Paradise

And rebuild perfection once again

 

 

Held back, I look upon your inviting embrace

And vague vows to heal and renew

A vision of a state sublime

 

I know your song, unspoken, unsung

Your seductive mockery

Of a life that is mine only in the name

Author's Note

The picture was the prompt. The connection is a bit hazy and since I have been reading a lot of Milton (and his contemporaries) lately, I think my poem feels a bit out of place and out of time, haha. :)

Hope you like it.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the photo and your words.
"To retreat into the gates of Paradise
And rebuild perfection once again"
We must be brave and reach for great dreams. Life is to be lived. A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Kenneth The Poet]

An interesting, descriptive write. I see Milton in this too.

[exotic flotsam]

The opening stanza flows meliflously. Temptation resisted is the true measure of character. A seductive siren call, that one for yet another chalice of perfection. None are what we think we have. You artfully ponder a fundamental sentience question. Milton loves this. He remains 'midst the few ethereal authors to pen a word in English. "...My Late Espoused Saint" reigns as divinely worded ambrosia. This piece is your best work. Well done.

[Sagar Waingankar]

haha nice one! Questions which may have innumerable answers or excuses are raised simply by stating a kind structure of imaginative power!

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

Wow! This is beautifully penned. A breathtaking, refreshing masterpiece and descriptive. All the emotions and sensual feelings of the ocean.

Nicely done!

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

I like this...very enjoyable :D

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Love the breath taking refreshing words that sooths the mind in this piece!

[Poetic Beauty]

I like this poem. There are many different thoughts that come to mind each time I look at this photo. It draws my attention. I find this poem smooth and peaceful. Life is about renewal and change.