Walking the Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In rafters of the Great Hall
perched Tyto, giving eye
to any movement he saw
Gilded paintings hung
like favorite memories
beckoning one in
the decorated Oinocho full
how could I resist
sipping from the kylix
drunker after each cup
I ran about from
one end of the Hall
to the other, stumbling
crying out to the wonders
I had seen, look...
that one there...
and that one...
see how the eyes follow  
no matter where You are
that's craft...
Tyto glided down
began traipsing along
I said
"I never realized
You have feathers
on Your beak"
he opened up to me
and screeched.
In some odd way
I understood
what he was saying.
"Symbols of the feather,
celestial, Heavens
one with the Sun
   connected
You'll never walk
this Hall alone"
I smiled and fell
on my a*s
having drunk
one more cup



 

Reviews

[quinfinn]

i don't know which is more entertaining, drunkenness or awe...i guess either or both fit the bill in this delightful romp...love those pictures that follow wherever you go...spooky! nicely done, my friend!

[Souladareatease]

Indeed the paintings-ever forevers emblazoned upon my being by great ones such as Yourself!!!
Thank You Quin (You know the symbols of feathers in cultures Quin?-I'm sure You do...then theres the tried and true saying from our day and age-birds of a feather--I thank You Sir!!!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

This one made me chuckle a bit...great last four lines. Here I was all tied up by the metaphorical beauty and significance and then you fall down drunk...but at least you were smiling while you did it. :) Well done, my friend.

[Souladareatease]

:) indeed it is staggering at times-awe...thank You Friday-I am glad You enjoyed-one of my favorite painters!!!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I do...I did. And you, you always paint with such clarity yourself... :)