DarkPoetry -|- DIATRICUS -|- slip into wonder

slip into wonder

I cannot help but
slip into wonder

anon the breathless, callous daring
out from heaven once called
and culled
and felled
and dreamt
and spent
with sharp talon --
your very being
synchronous with beauty

walk with me awhile

share your delightful insight
that I might feed on purity
itself

question be my utility
absent of humility, just once more
I beg of thee

present the charm, and
its sister, notion
that I might drink on wisdom
itself

walk with me awhile
as I slip...

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On Thursday August 21st, 2008, Solace (1421) writes:

...from the rivers of Aganippe. so it truly ends for me. fantastic short piece.

On Wednesday August 13th, 2008, RubyXero (450) writes:

absolutely breathtakingly dark, and enticing. lovely.

On Wednesday August 13th, 2008, Mistress Shadow (382) writes:

One of the few things I have learnt of the past few months is the power of curiosity. This has personified it wonderfully. ~T

On Wednesday August 13th, 2008, urbanhumility (1377) writes:

articulate......intelligent.......well done.........urban

On Wednesday August 13th, 2008, Ainsof (1865) writes:

This, for me, gave expression to that ineffable quality that pervades the beloved... that quality of being that captivates, that makes the beloved, beloved. very nice... and thanks.

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