HowlA Poem by ElizabethNothing to do with Ginsberg's poem, rather about "Howl's Moving Castle" and the strange dream I had last week. It probably won't make any sense if you haven't seen the film.You spread your wings over me, a starless, feathery midnight, and for a little while you’re mine. I always belong to you. Is that your voice in my ear or your wings rustling like wind tossed leaves? All day I’ve waited for this, for you to flutter to rest beside me and tell me what I want to hear. Go ahead and eat my heart-- it only hurts me. You who swallowed a falling star know what it is to be heartless, but you’re the kindest heartless man I know. “Sleep,” you whisper, “I’ll return.” With your lips so close to my ear I can feel the heat of your breath. But you never touch me. You beat your great wings against the night and I watch you become one with the darkness © 2009 Elizabeth |
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1 Review Added on June 21, 2009 AuthorElizabethOHAboutI am a graduate student in Ohio working towards a master's degree in English, with a focus on critical theory and African and Middle Eastern Literature. I write poetry when I feel inspired, so it is k.. more..Writing
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