Dreamcatcher

She caught his goodbye
in the nub of her mouth

and wished her auburn flecks
would hold her clear of autumn.

The deep city night
hushed their taut love cord;
laced it into a web and
sprinkled feathers on each end.

He was her dreamcatcher;
offered her a brilliant star,
but kept the blackness for himself.

Author notes

Sometimes children feel they have to protect their parents...

revised.

By me, right now

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PrabhuDayal Khattar
November 2, 2008

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The intriguing nature of the lines made me curious for the images worded by the poet so wonderfully..though I loved it..well done...
CaliOkie
October 27, 2008

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Too many keep the blackness. This is so sad and so true -- tragic that this is too often the case. The blackness eventually swallows even the brilliant star.

Breathtaking. I love this. You really are a very talented writer -- of which I am sure you are aware.

Garrison
Beautiful-N-Broken
October 24, 2008

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Very Very Good!!! I love this write!! It's terrific! Keep up the good writing!!
arafura
October 23, 2008
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I think this is great just as it is. Wonderful!