Somewhere 'tween

Silks and satin mingle with burlap

   those rough patches between spirit

      and the eyes of twilight 

  dark cherry wine lingering end of days

    wandering around in grey flannel

  comforts of a different rhyme

    spaces that disenchant the musings 

  integral sadness that makes a whole

    pit at the center of apricot's sweet nectar

  crush that fills the air with metaphorical blush smoke

    & yet, somehow i convince myself these tropical beaches 

  would be nothing without the sting of scorching rays

           whilst shadings of toxic perfume waft skyward

Author's Note

painting by Lauren Woods

Reviews

[emmajoy]

' - and the eyes of twilight ~~ dark cherry wine lingering end of days ~~ wandering around in grey flannel ~~ comforts of a different rhyme ..'

Why do i see and feel an exotic place i visited a few years back .. where rushed and noisy time was shadowed by a slower ancient past!? You write of comparisons, of change, of how one experiences contrast; an essential written in a mixed palette of colours with metaphorical swings and roundabouts. Might be wrong, but how i interpret your beautiful words.

[Frieda P]

So ecstatic you got the feel for this one Em, wasn't sure if that would come across exactly, yes it's all about contrast, dark and lights that we encounter in our daily lives. Much appreciate you my friend.

[emmajoy]

My pleasure, Frieda! Have to admit I immediately thought of that way out place, Dubai. It's so bright it drowns the senses; but, peeping around corners, walking down alleys, there's a gentler,calmer heart that pales but means so much more. Guess that's why i picked up the contrast in albeit a different way.

[Frieda P]

Ah, never been myself, my cousin Paola lived there for a whilst her hubby had a job in Dubai...I can see how you got here from there....

[emmajoy]

:)

[Annabelle Lee]

Again, Frieda, so very literate...

[Rebecca Buller]

I feel as if I should stand and applaud for you have written another masterpiece that has set my imagination ablaze. A brilliant write, once again:)

[InsanityWriter]

Another magical piece! Excellent write. ;)

[Rhianne Ney]

Nicely written poem, Madam.
Then again I should really applaud you for your nicely written masterpieces, (:

[Tai Ryens]

Huh, I was expecting a Purgatory reference; after all, this poem seems to be about all things in " 'tween. " I liked the ring to that, it sounds quite intriguing; almost like twine yet standing between the two rather than mixing them.

[N!LoC]

somewhere... in BETWEEN....? :-p

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

It's a give and take...all of life is this way. Hard and soft, silk and burlap, great imagery in this one. Your words sang off the page in a way that made me feel light, airy and sensual all at the same time. You have a lyrical voice, which I appreciate greatly. So many wonderful lines, I couldn't pick out a favorite, or even three. Well penned.

[rhythm&blues]

Wasn't sure if that's good or bad.

[rhythm&blues]

I quite like this one, it's delicate and intricate at the same time. I had to chuckle while I was reading this in gray flannel.

[Tarry Franck]

You are such an amazing writer - wonderful piece yet again my friend.