Navel Fleam

Breast suckled lamb to the slaughter

Skipping voice across the water

Bleeding tongue of a daughter

The wicked sea an alma mater

 

A widow drenched and naked

She’s strangling her hatred 

Her kingdom’s been invaded

Her speeches mistranslated 

Tell them what was taken 

Swapped a life for a maiden 

Every inch of skin mistaken 

A wanton girl forsaken  

Me, I’ve been a hoarse scream

Salt water in a fresh stream 

Her going eyes did gleam 

Suicide a navel fleam

Reviews

[Jeyanthi]

The daughter voice boomed after birth only can bring such a joy...
But seen things on life, can feel it an other way ... ( Well to be honest, I was... trailed off with no words about the same feel)..
The metaphor of last santza is strong...
But I don't get it... I felt like some rage inside the poem... very intriguing...

[Jeyanthi]

I must say... tears streaming when thinking about it... as I see salt water in a fresh stream.

[Dave W.]

What is this a metaphor for? I am very curious; I liked the flow.

[nadia dmitri]

It is meant to sort of represent a woman's untanglement, from a child to a widow looking back on her life, and the speaker is watching this all happen. "Suicide a navel fleam" speaks to the life bringing or perhaps ruining consequences of giving birth. Its meant to sort of come full circle. I also just love the imagery associated with a stormy beach. Thank you for the visit!

[Dave W.]

Thank you for the invite that helps for understanding