Swallowed

Torch-bright, blazing star-tears trickled down

The wan, pallid face of the starving moon

The Sun had abandoned her to shed

Warmth upon brighter gems in the heavens

O how the Gods were bathed in pity

To see her cleaved almost in two

Permanently they smothered the amethyst

Heavens in stars - commemorating her eternal sorrow

She lies in the arms of the mango tree

Plucking blossoms - one, two, three...

Mother comes and chides the girl

For robbing the tree of its fruit

"Mother, Mother, Mother dear-

I only do what was done to me here"

Down plink her tears- one, two, three...

The depressed moon wraps her frame in feverish light

In heart's blood, understanding well her plight

Real slow, she clambered off of the tree

Slowly, she wandered into the Sea

The Sea anesthetized, She tranquilized

With her welcoming, passionate caresses

It was Not enough

His last letter rang in her head

Oh, he would never understand

Ripe mango tears

Stained her "kiss me" mouth orange

Which she parted for the Sea

Letting Her in

The moon she gnashed her teeth

Against the ravenous Sea

Who purposefully, seductively kissed the girl

And with a final lick- swallowed.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

I see you've been creating more brilliance, dancing earth and sky, senses and emotions, and choreographing the depth of all together now. Stunning, richly woven write.

[Lilly Negoi]

WOW! it's been a while since i read something from your works but this totally sweeps me off my feet!!

[realmwriter]

Was she raped? Cause that's the since I get! Wonderful write!