Illusive

by Melpomene   Apr 14, 2010


When you write of
- pure silence -

devouring my lips.

..I stand

within naked flames

like --
Japanese lanterns;

Suspended and insecure

to each verse
you scrawl upon my palm.

I see no more than -
a nameless memory,
and hear you whisper

"Ise omorfi"

to bloomed cheek.

a warrior of sentiment
reading thoughts
like palmistry.

When you speak of;
ever-changing tides
slipping through fingers

I am no more than
sakura within your eyes

and sense no more than
petals upon my spine.

He an illusionist.

Yet I surrender only to
my conscience..
-an echo-

...Fading

like petals upon flower.

"Ise omorfi"..
"Ise omorfi"...

Though he cradles I like
- crescent moons -

awaking me to;
eternal sunsets

and the sound of his voice..

a breeze over the horizon.

"Ise Omorfi ...

S' agapo."

Translation from Greek:

Ise Omorfi = "You're beautiful". S' agapo = "I love you"

~To Zach, my Greek God :P

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  • 14 years ago

    by Yakari Gabriel

    I remember showing this to Stephanie,
    she was singing it..
    specially the Greek parts,

    and I was like
    you're gonna miss the meaning
    if you keep fooling around with the piece.

    ah,you are even part
    of my most precious memories.

    love you.

  • 15 years ago

    by Nee

    This is very unique!! I love it Mel. Though I had difficulty perceiving some parts. Your words choice, your metaphor, the imagery..everything is very well written masha'allah.
    I admire this piece, and you did a great job!

    Write on~

  • 15 years ago

    by Cindy

    What a beautiful and unique piece you have penned. Wonderful Imagery created for the minds eye.
    Congrats on your win!
    Take Care
    Cindy

  • 15 years ago

    by The Queen

    This piece kinda reminded me of my piece called Music in the Night. Especially the repetition of "you're beautiful". It gives you the soothing and calm feelings. Of course the form was also outstanding, this way it indicates where to pause and which line is accentuated.but i even love your ending. Oh my, I almost fainted hehe..How the "i love you" come so tender to my ear. Loved it!

  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    This poem is truly stunning, what a beautiful write & even more beautiful that you incorporated a different language to speak the words of You're Beautiful & I love you. How captivating & gorgeous are your words. Nicely done

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