Upon the gallows hung a wretch

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• A single Screw of Flesh

  September 3, 2010 in Poems

  A single Screw of Flesh Is all that pins the Soul That stands for Deity, to Mine, Upon my side the Veil – Once witnessed of the Gauze – Its name is put away As far from mine, as if no plight Had printed yesterday, In tender — solemn Alphabet, My eyes just turned to [...]

• The lonesome for they know not What –

  September 2, 2010 in Poems

  The lonesome for they know not What – The Eastern Exiles — be – Who strayed beyond the Amber line Some madder Holiday – And ever since — the purple Moat They strive to climb — in vain – As Birds — that tumble from the clouds Do fumble at the strain – The Blessed [...]

• Put up my lute!

  September 1, 2010 in Poems

  Put up my lute! What of — my Music! Since the sole ear I cared to charm – Passive — as Granite — laps My Music – Sobbing — will suit — as well as psalm! Would but the “Memnon” of the Desert – Teach me the strain That vanquished Him – When He — [...]

• Put up my lute!

  September 1, 2010 in Poems

  Put up my lute! What of — my Music! Since the sole ear I cared to charm – Passive — as Granite — laps My Music – Sobbing — will suit — as well as psalm! Would but the “Memnon” of the Desert – Teach me the strain That vanquished Him – When He — [...]

• Good Night! Which put the Candle out?

  August 9, 2010 in Poems

  Good Night! Which put the Candle out? A jealous Zephyr — not a doubt – Ah, friend, you little knew How long at that celestial wick The Angels — labored diligent – Extinguished — now — for you! It might — have been the Light House spark – Some Sailor — rowing in the Dark [...]