The Sigh of Misted Breath

So battle weary am I.
Scars have written their story
in Sanskrit across my back.
A blood-stained hand print
splayed on a limestone wall
will mark this time and place.

I dance the ceremony of ghosts
swirling through the path of swords
of another day, barbarians waiting
at the gates of my thoughts
refusing to be banished
begging, begging, begging

to be let in for they are starving
for more misery and loss,
but I have no more to give.
I long to be the moss-covered stone knight,
hands placed on the hilt of my sword,
to rest in dust beneath the cold carved effigy

of a deep hollow-eyed silence
that will breathe life into my soul
and release the light that has been trapped
within weakened flesh and bone.
I await the coming of the final blow
as I listen for the sweet sigh of misted breath.

Reviews

[Rachelle]

We all seek respite from Life's battles at some point but it should not let us fall into an abyss of desolation and resignation.

[icelandicblue]

Not all battles are equal...Thanks.

[Rachelle]

Which is why we need a network of friends and family for support and acceptance…..

[icelandicblue]

And you are very young.

[Rachelle]

……..Hugs!!

[Rachelle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcQwIxRcaYs

[icelandicblue]

Thank you.

[Pryde Foltz]

You are definitely one of my favourites, Icyblue. Girl … you can write.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Pryde. I really appreciate that.

[Baby Ricochet]

I really like this one Blue. It's definitely you

[icelandicblue]

Thanks BR. I think you are right.

[Deuces]

I could relate and I really enjoyed this piece. It possessed raw honesty regarding the tiresome scarring of life. Sometimes we just need peace or we become numb to the constant blows. Great work.

[icelandicblue]

Peace is what we all crave, sometimes more than others.

Thanks so much.

[MsJewel]

You have described a feeling I believe many can relate to at one time another. While there is sadness here, reading your poem left me with a feeling of hope (not sure if that makes sense). So many wonderful lines worth remembering. Into my library with this one!

:) Julie

[icelandicblue]

Thank you and yes you make perfect sense!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Sometimes you realize that you are so tired and life takes a lot of energy.Lovely write Blue :)

[icelandicblue]

There is a line from the TV show Cheers I quote sometimes:

Bar Patrons :"Norm, how's life?"
Norm: "Taking way too long."

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol that is the truth :)

[Einstein Noodle]

nice job Icey ..you hit weary right on the button ...so relatable ... love the surrounding mysteries of forgotten myths ... your poem puts me in it ... so easy to make the story mine ... enjoyed this a lot ..
there is a relatively new beer here in the midwest ..not sure how wide the distribution but ..its called Camo ... only sold as singles .. 24 ouncers ... and comes in three levels of alcohol content .. i recommend the highest 12+% ... my kids call it ghetto beer and say the taste is horrible ..but what do they know ..they're kids right!? ... i like to take 1-2 hrs of sipping to savor it to the last drop .... its a nice buzz and nap that soon follows ..if i may ...i recommend this treatment for all who are weary ... ;)
E.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks for the advice E. I appreciate your thoughtful comment as always. I'm more of a wine drinker when I do have a glass of something ; )

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

The expressions you have used in the beautiful piece is stunning. Great write.

Kaze~

[icelandicblue]

Thanks a lot Kaze!

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome icelandicblue! :-)

[A. Amos]

Beautiful expressions about love, great work my friend...

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much for your kind words Amos.

[s y e]

Wow, reading this poem gave me goose-pimples, Anne. This is truly an affecting write that is really powerful. It is so descriptive and very well written as always.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you my sweet that stone knight haunts me sometimes. It is good to see you out and about on the site which seems ever so quiet these days.

[s y e]

I'm in the US at the moment so I'm not on as much. It is quite though, weird. I've missed you. Remember, like Traci and I say, we are strong and we'll get through it. Keep your head up, much love.

[icelandicblue]

Well enjoy your stay. It's nice being on the same continent with you!

[s y e]

Ha, it's great being on the same continent as you! ;-)