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Paralyzed







Wingless angel journeys repeatedly upon nature's moonlit breast
Splintered heart lacking a tailor's touch, lies in dire need of repair
Obscure wounds left gaping inhaling surrounding negative emotions
Transparent tears spill from blue tinted pools veiling a melancholy soul




Infectious thoughts of humanity grown cold in this bittersweet reality
Illusionary masks of supposed personas become subconsciously fused
Befuddled by Love's mystical haze of “what ifs' that taint the psyche
Uncertainty renders affirmation helpless among a spirit grieving




Song birds sing Love's sweet melodies of days long since gone
Memories fade, becoming mere flashcard images of yesterday
A heart's rhythm lost in the dissipating tempo of singularity
One half of a duet turns soloist in this masquerade of life




Somber moods growing more familiar with each passing day
Nature's bounty now lacking vivacious brilliance from days old
Flames of raging passion snuffed to a barely noticeable smolder
Desires are drowned beneath inconclusive requited affections




Things are not as they seem nor are they as they once were
Caught, lost in limbo between conscious and subconscious
Spinning in an overwhelming whirlwind of doubts and fears
Days roll together as all concept of time is relinquished




Daring to dream of one more dream, one final dream
Clasping hard the last minuscule of glimmering hope
Attempting to rekindle the bonfires vanquished faiths
Removing Love's plaguing paralysis from deep within



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A beautiful picture for inspiration. For me that is rare. It it not often a picture will inspire me so easily.
Written June 6th, 2006

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  • Sam-I-Am
    September 23, 2006
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    beautiful,and well written,. Good luck in my contest,
    Sapphire


  • Celticmoon
    July 15, 2006
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    Thanks Mel
    I'm glad you liked it


  • luckynsincere
    July 15, 2006
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    A most perfect selection to show case your admired talent!! I love this Thanks for deciding to partake in the competition
    Always,
    Mel


  • x dark fairie x
    June 12, 2006
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    hi, thought i'd return the favour...
    a sweet and beautiful poem written which such truth. i very much enjoyed reading =)
    -x-x-x-


  • Amunet Wolfbane Moderators member
    June 7, 2006
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    Phenomenal! This is a powerhouse and I must say it touched me on many levels. Actually parts of this could almost be about me in many ways LOL I love the rolling metaphors in this piece and how they really mesh together with such an impact that it hits you in the chest like a sledge hammer. I wouldn't touch this one, it's awesome! Fabulous job on this. I could just go on and on with this one. I just love it.


  • June 7, 2006
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    This is quite the awesome read!!! Wow! You are a fine poetess and we wish you all the best in this contest!


  • Always Deena
    June 7, 2006
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    You certainly were inspired This is wonderful,Bel. Such a sadness to it though,makes wanna cry and I can't figure out why. Wish I could be so inspired.
    As Always,
    Deena


  • poeticweaver gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    You're amazing, I love the background colour, the picture, the content, form/style, and the awesome imagery! You Rock!

    Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed this my friend!
    Much love from me to you, Timothy~ xo


  • Heavenly Angel silver member
    June 6, 2006
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    Awesome write, my dear sister! Your talent always amazes me! Very well done! All best to you!
    Sandy


  • Tarja
    June 6, 2006
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    This was easy and so enjoyable to read. I loved it. The imagery is outstanding and that picture.... well, it definitly set the right mood for the reader. The poem itself It's very deep and lovely. Wonderful job!
    amanda


  • Sandygram silver member
    June 6, 2006
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    WONDERFUL POEM

    This was a beautiful and a deeply felt poem. You did an amazing write with amazing imagery. You do have a flair for writing. Thank you for sharing. Take care, Sandy


  • WolfHeart
    June 6, 2006
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    nicely done

    You obviously are very sensitive and feel things deeply.
    There is an almost desperate feel to this. I feel confusion and doubt. Technically sound write and thoroughly enjoyable.
    hugs WolfHeart


  • AgeofAquarius
    June 6, 2006
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    awesome write...very powerful imagery in you words with exquisite flow....


  • lindarnoian
    June 6, 2006
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    this is some great imagery. a beautifully written poem, and i would be surprised if you dont win this contest. good luck just in case though.


  • mysticstorm gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    Very nicely done indeed. Beautifully written, wonderful imagery and flow. Best of luck in the contest.


  • knitonepearlone
    June 6, 2006
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    I'm so pleased I stumbled across this. It's a truly lovely read, heartfelt, with stunning imagery!


  • Arrianna MacEwan
    June 6, 2006
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    very deep!!!! I had to read it three times to understand it. I like it when people use allot of large and meaningfull words, it makes the poem priceless!!!!!!!


  • Owlfire
    June 6, 2006
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    This is gorgeous, I love the style and the evocative imagery. My favorite line of all:
    Befuddled by Love's mystical haze of “what ifs' that taint the psyche
    Everything about this is perrrrfect!


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    awesome

    celtic....i should have known!!! damn great write if i must say so myself. I am utterly impressed by this. Lovely simply lovely. i should have know between you and blazing you all have me beside myself 99.8% of the time. You all are some great writers and as always a pleasure indeed to read lol. that rhymed..ok im in a mood sorry. Anyway. great write. Thanks for sharing and best of wishes to you my dear Poet.
    Victoria
    BRAVVVVVVVOOOOOOOOOO!!!


  • Desire gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    Beautiful

    Holy moly girly! What a beautiful piece you have weaved with the words you had to work with!
    Bravo for such a fine write
    Wish you the best in this contest!
    I agree with the pic~ inspiring...
    Love the presentation of your work

    Many blessings to YOU!
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • robert bolin
    June 6, 2006
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    Celtic Moon - This poem fits me to a perfect T every word surrounding what I have been going through and what I have done to try and gain a handle on loosing so much if anything these
    Words feel as if they were ripped right out of my soul. It's a very beautifully written poem yet very haunting if looked at from a far with open eyes, You also made me realise that holding
    Onto this pain will some day be my final let down you truely
    Inspired my new song, Thank you for writing such an awsome poem
    It was an honor to see another poet bring fourth such powerful
    Images and heart pounding words,

  • Damselflydreams
    June 6, 2006
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    Amazing combination of words to create the strength of emotion and imagery. Conjured up sadness and fear, very rich layers. Your title matched the artwork so well too. Splendid.

  • Rowan gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    Wow! Such an inspired write. Your words bring magic to this picture! Well done!


  • Sylvyrwyng gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    Beautiful, yet so sad Sis.... an inner reflection of a torn soul learning to heal and trust once more. This has to be one of your best works angel. I am so proud that you chose me to be part of your family.

    Hugs and loves angel woman

    chryssa


  • Frozentearz
    June 6, 2006
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    This was an amazing write of words
    and tale through Metaphore, truly a delight to read,
    I found my self reflecting and pondering within these
    words "Things are not as they seem nor are they as they once were
    Caught, lost in limbo between conscious and subconscious
    Spinning in an overwhelming whirlwind of doubts and fears
    Days roll together as all concept of time is relinquished"
    The whole poem spoke to my mind but these words struck a note.

    Thanks for sharing
    FrozenTears


  • a drop of light
    June 6, 2006
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    YEah, I agree, this poem does send out a nice message, one to which I can easily relate. I enjoyed reading this today, as it sounds sort of like an email I sent to my wife. It too was filled with doubts, so this poem just tells me that my problem is not my own, and that there are many people out there feeling the way I do about love right now. Thanks for sharing this poem. I guess I sort of needed it.

  • r4dgirl
    June 6, 2006
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    your vocabulary is so impressive, and your imagery is extremely vivid. I love this piece, but saying that I love The other pieces of your work that i have had the pleasure to view, Thank you for inspiring me once more my friend


  • Anthony-
    June 6, 2006
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    Such an interesting title that I had to click on it to see what it was all about. Thank you for sharing this - it has many merits and accolades that are given to us via your words. Anthony.


  • starwing
    June 6, 2006
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    this is a loveley piece of work sister celtic... loved the metaphors and imagery used...peace and harmony..shzoosy


  • Blazing White Wolf
    June 6, 2006
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    I ahve to agree with everyone elsee this is an amazing piece that is very simular to what i took from it welld one my lioness
    love,
    Blaaze


  • Angel Full Of Hurt
    June 6, 2006
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    this poem's like wow, the words are dazzling wow, the colour's blazin' wow, this poem deserves a double wows because it is a one big kinda blow! it's a smashing poem! well done!


  • masterblaster gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    Hi Celticmoon a very lovely poem, super visuals, a pleasure to read, you have an invitation waiting for you in my comp will edit name as I seperated Celtic from moon, lol,sorry for the fopah, this is a super poem, hugs Di


  • gullionmar
    June 6, 2006
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    full of emotion written very nicely,great imagery keep up the wonderfl writing


  • LonesomeAngel
    June 6, 2006
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    Wow you have read so much into this picture and the tiny details of the image. Bravo, other than that i don't know what else to say? keep on doing your thing.
    night owls


  • WhiskeyWhispers
    June 6, 2006
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    First off, totally amaing pioece fo work. ...i twas a bit daunting and really hard for me to read it (i'm as blind as a bat with that font)...but it was great.

    The flow was perfect, and the images astounding!

    Keep writing,

    HDH.

  • jp9997
    June 6, 2006
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    I like the fact the structure changes during the poem, i think that kinda represented an uncertainty about the piece which brings something new to the table rather than just words and a meaning. i thought this was brilliantly written and hope to read more of your work


  • JeannieD Hunter gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    So full of emotion and loss. Sadness and loneliness felt thoughtout the piece. But the thread of hope at the end was great. Very well written. Beautiful job. The pictures was awesome. Good luck in the contest. Jeannie D


  • UndertakenByDreams
    June 6, 2006
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    Bad Ass

    Wow...I absolutely love it...rhere's just no words for how awesome I thought this was...

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