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The Plucked Moth

Amid its trembling
flight on sun-singed wing
I slipped out my tongue
for its safe landing.

Soft shavings of outer space black
were cried across a punctured lung
It fluttered angry 'neath my breast
my quiet hero moth unsung

Within me
ice pillows floating
drunken soul river
your feather ink head
will slumber darling
for tonight
for ever.

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On Monday March 26th, 2007, raskal (210) writes:

Whoops! Did i say 'sensual'? -i mean to say 'sensuous' *digs bigger hole* -I only ever meant well -i promise!

On Tuesday March 20th, 2007, raskal (210) writes:

fairest of play! I can only blush dear lady! Should've know by the soft and sensual tone of your words!!!

On Monday March 19th, 2007, raskal (210) writes:

This poem is wonderful -to be so emotive in so few words is an achievement in itself -your imagery is soft and dreamy -I applaud you sir..

On Tuesday March 20th, 2007, Nuri (192) writes:

Thank you, raskal. The only trouble is, kind commentor, I am a lady, not a sir. =)

On Tuesday March 20th, 2007, The Zebra Warrior (2406) writes:

oh hehehe....I must confess I also thought you male, how terrible is this....well, you're having quite the effect......... madam, respect :)

On Monday March 12th, 2007, dying angel (1328) writes:

god, you're just so amazing. i loved the first stanza.

On Thursday March 8th, 2007, Anna Helianthus (1136) writes:

the day i started reading you was one of my best. you're fucking outstanding.

On Sunday March 4th, 2007, Mab (995) writes:

dreamy...this was superb

On Thursday March 1st, 2007, The Zebra Warrior (2406) writes:

you know...Poe saw a Death Head moth and drew sustenance from the horrific sound it made and of course embellished its size....this made me think Poe eerie-esque Gothic Romanticism, it was formally seductive and it's word choice was emphatically astoundin

On Thursday March 1st, 2007, The Zebra Warrior (2406) writes:

astounding, kind regards - Col.

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