In the Thrall of the Raven Queen
by George Colkitto
In a swirl of a thousand dangers
where dark becomes temptation
desires become real
black birds wait for when
resistance to beauty fails
a face begs my smile
like a lighthouse beam
in the storm
says here lies destruction
I am a sailor doomed
I want to stroke her cheek
feel her hand caress my skin
join her dance
when the ravens take my eyes
I will remember
why
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EnteGeorge Colkitto writes for the pleasure of words Recent publications are two poetry collections from Diehard Press, The Year of the Loch and Waitin tae meet wie the Deil and a pamphlet from Cinnamon Press, Brantwood, that place of Little Green Poems.
Inspirational Image
by Chris Howard
Pieces Inspired by this Image
'The Dentist said'
by Bruce McRae
'How Many Are Left?'
by David Clear
'The Road's Gully'
by Susan Waters
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