Faithful Shadow

Sometimes you meet someone and it just clicks....and I'm not talking romantic love.

I stood outside, at the edge of your words

Shadow boxing with the depth of your softest thoughts

Gently prying open a door that leads to comfortable breezes and lilac.

You sat on a throne of words unique...indestructible

I couldn't pass....

As chaos made a mess of your locks

I saw only the one that fell across your fateful forehead

Drawing attention to eyes that wept holy water and whiskey

Taking in all who dreamt of living beside arts stream, din and sin

I fall to the middle....

I threw you the keys to the old Ford and said you could drive

But you were tired of making decisions, but sat close beside me

You spoke of a place that cradled the need to talk to the universe

Where all are It, and none are crushed, recognizing only the need  

of creative light....

I dream you pass untouched

And I follow in awe as always

Your faithful shadow.

Author's Note

Happy Friday!!!

Reviews

[kentuck14]

Crowley,
definitely, a major poem for you! It's a nice easy read . . . lots of great images. 3rd stanza is a winner.
Thanks for sharing.
Tom

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

How did I not comment on this before? ...Yes, yes....it was meant for now treasure I know....but it is definitely going into the library because it might be my favorite yet! It left emotions in my throat and a tear in my eye....breathtaking and loving....

[Crowley]

Thanks Q!!! There aren't very many you haven't read, but there are a few!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This is a unique piece in a different style that reads well in a flowing poem filled with 'legend' and wonder and mystique. It seems this woman has a protector.

[Crowley]

Thank you so much for the read!!! And it would sees so...

[roarke]

Second and third stanzas here are stand alone killer. "Drawing attention to eyes that wept holy water and whiskey
"You spoke of a place that cradled the need to talk to the universe"

These two lines say it all for me. Solid stuff.

[Crowley]

Wow, you don't mess around!!!! Thanks for all the reviews, its not often you get that many at a time. I am very appreciative. Hope you Saturday is a good one!!

[roarke]

No problem, when I read something good, original, experienced, I kinda just like to hang with it. Ha, yer elected.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoy this poem.
"You spoke of a place that cradled the need to talk to the universe
Where all are It, and none are crushed, recognizing only the need
of creative light."
I liked the conversation and the honest tone in the poetry. I will return later and read more. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.

Coyote

[Crowley]

Thank You!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[April Blue]

I really found this poem uniquely creative... The words and description really stood out to me..

[Giulia King]

This poem created a vivid image and I simply loved it! I'm so happy I found you :)

[Crowley]

Two in one day!!!! I am happy you found me too!!!! Thank you!

[Neville]

I am uncharacteristically stuck for words my friend... an amazing little write in anyone's book..and I agree entirely about clicking, once clicked, never forgot.....respect... N

[Crowley]

Thanks man!!! Happy Friday!

[Neville]

Cheers, same back at you......