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Friday 4 July 2014

REFLECTIONS

Inspired by an episode of "Inspector Morse"



There were two Suns. I slipped between.
Now trees in the water without me.
I am lingering between two beautiful Worlds,
still waiting for someone to claim me.

The noose about my neck is gone,
gone back with the hands that tied it.
In it's place is an ethereal daisy chain
woven of air and magic.

Instead is an ethereal daisy chain
where once your lips caressed me.
Oh how could those hands that so worshipped my body
have become the ones to slay me?

What of your glib endearments now
that still endlessly taunt me unbidden?
And where is your reflection in the water now
above where my body lies hidden?

This canal was our special trysting place,
hand-in-hand we'd stroll by the water.
So how could my simple smile for a stranger
have justified such rage and slaughter?

For a century I've haunted this tow-path now:
a reflection of remains unfound.
For everyone believes the lie that I left you,
and  you've long since gone to ground.



I am taking a week off to recharge my batteries.
As I know my chosen destination is an extremely poor connection zone, I hope you will all forgive me if I am unable to visit your wonderful blogs next week...I will miss them so much...:(
But I will "see" you again soon...

19 comments:

  1. enjoy your break...recharge...and enjoy being unplugged...so much life to take in...

    there is an intersting detachment in this....and a feeling of being stuck there in better...though a daisy chain of magic sounds nice...and no noose....the hands that once loved now being the tormentor is a bit scary...sounds like some jealousy at play too...in the smile of the stranger that set it off...

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    1. This was loosely based on what is probably my all-time favourite Morse episode. It has strayed somewhat from the original story line, but I was so intrigued by the idea of an ancient murder story resurfacing in the modern day that I allowed my imagination a little "poetic licence!" ;)
      Yes...love turning to murderous jealousy...very scary...but surely that could never have been real love in the first place - could it?
      I am definitely no expert *smiles*

      Yes, I really did enjoy my break...many thanks, Brian.

      Have a great weekend :)

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  2. The past month has been a recharge month for me too. It worked wonders I believe :) hope you have a good break too!

    Oh the third stanza had me hooked. Loved the jealous bits, the questions. Aah lovely lovely. Something that I find myself relating to.

    xx

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    1. Ha...yes...the break has cleared my thinking patterns somewhat!;)

      So happy you liked this. I really enjoyed writing it. xxx

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  3. Enjoy your break, Ygraine...we'll miss you but we all need to recharge once in a while.

    I love this and the last stanza truly touched my soul.

    Hugs
    xoxoxo

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    1. Thank you so much, Jan.
      I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words.

      Big Hugs xxx

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  4. Wonderful poem. I am intrigued by the mystery, the love, the betrayal, and the after.
    Enjoy. Recharge…

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    1. Many thanks, Anthony...this is such a beautiful and lonely place...if I were to haunt anywhere after my passing, somewhere like this would be it!! *smiles*
      Have a fabulous weekend :)

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  5. oh indeed it is wonderful, unexpected ending betrayal always hidden, stunning and I don't blame lately I've disconnected enough time to let this laptop fly across the street...enjoy yourself and have a wonderful break, hugs xoxoxo, love, love love this writing of yours ,...rest take it easy, ....

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    1. Oh thank you Lorraine...so much!
      That sort of betrayal really scares me...how could you foresee it coming? How would you have a clue that the person you love and trust could be capable of such brutality?...Think I've scared myself with this one!! lol

      Yes, the rest was good...I feel much revived!

      Big Hugs xxx

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  6. Enjoy your time off. Never mind the quality of the poem, which is good, I just love your sources of inspiration. :-)

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Many thanks CiL...I always find your generous comments so encouraging.
      My break was enjoyable - the weather not so...been soaked to the skin, with boots full of water...but, hey, this IS England!!

      Have a great weekend :)

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  7. and I hope your son is better, please do let me know if you can xxxx

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    1. Ayrton has to return to see the cardiologist in September. We were told he would be called back earlier if anything really significant were discovered, so we're hoping it is a good sign that we've heard nothing as yet.
      Thank you so much for your concern, Lorraine.
      We both really appreciate it.:)

      Big Hugs xxx

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  8. Enjoy your break, my friend ;o) Relax ;o)
    Your words are so powerful and beautiful!
    Big Hugs ;o)

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    1. Oh thank you Stacy...so much!
      Yes...I am relaxed and back raring to go...;)

      Big hugs for you too xxx

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  9. Gran poema amiga, y que tengas un gran descanso, a recargar las baterias.

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    1. So happy you liked the poem, Boris...and yes, my batteries are fully charged now! ;)
      Thank you so much...:)

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