The way leads on...
The way leads on…..
the path…….
dark and swollen
the rock absorbing solitude
the wind echoing lullaby’s warble
and sometimes…
peeping from a sidewalk fence
a rose with moon inside
reflecting a sparkling eye
pink—the color of desire which the rainbow failed to own
the flame of the forest with
a shadowy smile
bending to touch the unuttered word
the falling leaves
wayward
darkening gloom and unattended screams
accompanying the gasping breath
the creeping numbness of a distanced affection
the truth unknown
on the wailing path
the affected cloud
staring at the detached sky
the bush thick and close
like the lovers’ grip
the orange glow seemingly indifferent
with hidden palpable hearts
the mind carrying half-forgotten
disturbing melodies
and sometimes…
the anklet of singing streams
squeezing a seductive smile
gliding on fantasy
to float on lighter moments
the heat of blending symphonies
melting bodies and souls in unison
exciting pleasantries
buried angst springing from
suppressed whimper…
and the world
hanging upside down…
the way leads on….
Author notes
nilav
A contest entry
- 'Come Celebrate My Two Year Anniversary on AP With Me!!' by Poet Muse.
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interesting read!
pink—the color of desire which the rainbow failed to own - a beautiful line
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welldone
wow rock absorbing solitude
you really feel that?
i sure hope you do
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Interesting. It seems to be a journey written here, a specific rush through the various stages of understanding. There's a cynical glance towards certain aspects, yet then there's always something that distinctly causes question. I love the word choices; you paint a very vivid picture here.
A very well done write. Bravo!
Thank you for entering the contest
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I long to see the color of your desire,
the bush thick and close
and the lovers’ grip,
squeezing a seductive smile,
the heat of blending symphonies
and melting bodies...
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Beautiful Melancholy...
Thank you for sharing your muse's creativity with all of us!! This piece is one in which a reader can read over again and find something new in each reading, taking away a different image in the mind's eye each time. Your surreal metaphoric skill is rich in vibrant patterns of intermingled feelings... I really enjoyed reading "The Way Leads On..." and I'm wishing you all the best in all you do!! 
Thanks again, your outstanding poem made my day complete!! Peace, love & hugs always, xx Cyn 
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there in bend of river
nature shows its smile
finds joy within the hardship
of the journey through the miles
pulling from the bottom
and sharing side to side
as the waters churn forever
unveiling all that hides
there on delta's surface
the trip does end at last
as into arms of mother
it now at last does pass
A droplet of much younger
survived through all the storm
until within the seabeds
again will be reborn
Happy Holidays...
Hugs...Eddy
Inspired by the lines
"the anklet of singing streams
squeezing a seductive smile"
Making me think at each bend in the river
is just mother natures smile... so the
bigger the bend, the bigger the smile...
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Interesting write, so many pictures
Well done
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wow, great poem, i can feel myself being lead the way as i read it, best of luck in the contest
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