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jjustjenny
Over 90 days ago
United States

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I dreamed of elephantsStately protectors upon themTrampling all of lesser ilk.And who should they ride to?What jewel drives them?Do they care the name?Majesty and mysteryLoneliness and sadnessOf both sides in my vision.In daylight I find my fearsCrashing upon me like those terrible legsCrush as they try, it's no avail.Too late, too lateWhat remains has dried and shrunkDark and pitiful like the mouse.

I thought I saw you todayWalking away from me in an empty streetI ran to catch you but turned the corner and you were goneI searched and called out your nameSeeing you in a window paneI rapped the glass but you only staredThen I noticed the reflection passing behind meTurning to chase after the one I loveI was about to take hold of her shoulder when she spun aroundIt wasn't you and my mind spun alongA group surrounded me...

Swan

I've had two swans in my life; I threw enough stones they flew away. (Also written some time ago)

I saw a single swan todaySwimming alone upon a pondI always thought they traveled in pairsThat's how I've always seen them before.She seemed so regal Even on her ownHer neck curled, beak forwardBut I sensed a sadness of her swim without her mate.Searching the pond for another strayWondering if she was in flightUpon a nestSurely such beautiful lovers cannot suffer tiffs. My heart aches at such a thoughtEven in a world wher...

Artist

An oldie but I thought I should add something while joining here

I wish I was an artist With paint to capture you Then I might possess Minds Eye's crystal view It can't be done in camera Sharp perfected defective image No, requires vision Deft touches, false angles, muted hues I see you coying tempting Upon a divan not of our rooms Perchance for another Only you can choose Imagery drips in mixing colors New colors burst forth failing quickly I adumbrate my heaven Inadequate fingers too...