CHIMES THE HOUR
By Wendy Norman
He wears a mask of indifference threadbare in gold
Seeking validation of conquests in stories untold
Illusions of grandeur fuel purposeful steps
The goat bells toll at the precipices edge
The ambiguous trodden path he strides
Through fissures of blood seeping from his eyes
Failures of his, he will never tell
Entrance reserved for him in living hell
Bold explorations of intrigue seduce and bribe
This is true existence of masculine pride
Soft visions resonating, into a mirage of confusions
Only in darkness will shadows falter these illusions
Yet beauty grazes his eyes like a butterflies kiss
Invisible chains restrain emotions of bliss
Damning streams of salty tears threaten to begin
Veiled beauty unfolds his simmering sin
Pleasure and pain is too much to endure
Evaporating souls pile upon the shore
Sculpture image by Michael Alfano
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That line ‘Veiled beauty unfolds his simmering sin’ is a triumph.
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great description of a masculine ego!
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Thank you
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Loved it xxxx,,Lyn
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thanks Lyn 🙂
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