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Enticing

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Phil

The fruit of your luring Rhythmic pulse Pendulous in passion’s heaving Consummate potion beyond mortal grasp weightless defiant dangling Blood tinged gauntlet tossed keenly atop fiery furnace Left to smolder exquisite for foe most worthy      

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Return

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Phil

“Where have you been?” she whispered “Hiking the Salter path, said I, in search of fragrant bloom, nectarous fruit, and buoyant breeze” “Why have you returned?” “Thirst”, said I Through furtive eyes and measured voice, the gentle Muse replied. “You … Continue reading →

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Fist

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Phil

Our future unfurls as a flower Majestic in the winds of change Proudly we vaunt our brilliance With thin regard to genesis High atop the lowly branch We wave our fruited feather Unyielding In frantic quest For path to never … Continue reading →

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Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre)

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Phil

Sins of the Maya strewn as seed on nether floor Crystal tomb of shadow’s failing Sacred rite of gods’ creation sprung from wooden womb Suckled by thankless beast Bathed in hearty maker’s marrow   Gods of the Maya dance to … Continue reading →

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Wings

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Phil

Lie peaceful on my wing safe in sanguine flight Breathe deep the jasmine wind sifting care from troubled soul Fly with me to fertile shore Soar on love’s warm current high above the madding fray Rest guiltless in feathered sleep … Continue reading →

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The Gate

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Phil

There you are minding the gate Shrouded in gossamer veil Creped skin pulled tight against crumbled feature Lips thin as your soul Mouthing a single word… mine. Myopic leer in search of  shekel tarnished by filth of grubbing claw Molting … Continue reading →

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Craving

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Phil

One hundred seven days Space between lifetimes Sliced thinly Savored as season’s fruit Ceaseless craving Forever fresh on eager lips Hungry for tomorrow       Daily Prompt:Savor

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Preflight

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Phil

Untouched by Master’s voice Alone On the wings of halcyon she soars Amorphous memories Dryer lint of pastel hue Ill shaped boxes filled with warm day’s fancy Bits of lace torn jagged from passing hem Cruel token of child forgotten … Continue reading →

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Old Boo

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Phil

Town folk loved the man called Boo          In spite of all his bumbling                         He ran a shop in old town square                Its brick foundation crumbling                      When one day the banker came Poor Boo was on a ladder If fear … Continue reading →

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For D

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Phil

Raveled in time you heard my silent scream Smiling eyes Argent beacon tossed as furtive glance   lapping gently as tranquil shore Sweet release from siren’s grasp I shed time’s tethers in search of your song     Buried ‘neath … Continue reading →

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