Amber shades
Poppy's September prompt
An amber feather sits upon the shrine I built to you
Candled flames leap in supplication to your fading memory
I kept it, you see, the feather which you once gave me
Oh, it was so very long ago, how we had laughed back then
Now, both our lights have dimmed just a bit, the feather and I
The crow, the great big brute of a raven
Still sits and caws outside the window
Is it you, come back for me, haunting me
beckoning me home towards the light
The candle's flame leaps as the ravens quoth and caw
A murder of crows, so aptly named
Murder for murder, tis only fair
It's all coming up aces now!
The crows to do the deed
That I once did to you!
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About the Creator
Antoni De'Leon
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
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Comments (5)
Oooh that ending was superb!
Oh so lovely, melancholic and darkly brooding. I really like the nostalgia here. Great choice of words.
Oh wow, this was magnificent! Loved your poem!
Really great entry to the prompt. I like the old style feel you brought to the piece
Nice take on Poppy's prompt, Antoni!