you stand still, homed diva.
carrier of secret songs
to the dirt-hungry daybreak.
Triton abandons you
for drifting ashore
where you skulk for seagulls;
fish the midday gods.
pressed flat among
scattered stones,
a strange faun gathers
your cold skin.
adorned with promises
of city fame you are staged
atop a chiffonier, half lit
before all faces framed---
a dead star in a room.
- ksm / 2015
Inspiration: "Turritella I" by Jennifer Broussard
once you are done, you are often displayed to the next generations especially if you have been considered as an important part of history.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, evocative words, as always - creating both picture and feeling.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem, Kelvin. I like the 'carrier of secret songs.' Sounds alluring but also a bit mysterious. And those promises of 'city fame,' I wonder if they really happen. Hope they will not turn into empty promises instead!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful piece - it gracefully dances across the page - I see ballet -
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift for the midday gods ~ Each line is exquisite to read Kelvin ~ Happy weekend ~
ReplyDeleteI can see this as a starlet in the world of image and film and more globally as delicate celestial being.. star filled write
ReplyDeleteI like so much how you tie it all together with that single line of a dead star.. Somehow it's like strands coming together and you see a cobweb shimmering,
ReplyDeletevery evocative poem Kelvin...btw, i've seen such dead stars as home decor piece :)
ReplyDeleteNice imagery, Kelvin! I also like the "carrier of secret songs". Very intriguing :)
ReplyDeleteHow I love "carrier of secret songs....to the daybreak"!! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAdorned with promises of city fame... So many are promised and have desires but few are fulfilled. Good write!
ReplyDeletethe last stanza is really good
ReplyDeleteEvaporate until you Lenticulate
Wonderful images of the end of a star as you start us off with diva and mix the images throughout.
ReplyDeleteI like the images in this as well as the sense of mystery. Great mix.
ReplyDeleteWell done! A wonderful gem.
ReplyDeleteZQ
Hello Kelvin,
ReplyDeleteThis is extraordinary work! Inspired! :D
"Carrier of secret songs", but who will hear them now?
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
'adorned with promises
ReplyDeleteof city fame you are staged
atop a chiffonier, half lit'
A fading star, out of the limelight, almost invisible, but still there, aching to be seen.
Mysteriously intriguing.
Poppy
Lovely write Kelvin. I haven't read your inspiration, but it gave rise to something very beautiful, sad, that makes one reflect.
ReplyDeleteoh my the imagery is so haunting
ReplyDeleteKelvin,
ReplyDeleteI feel that I am observing a wall painting, but brought to life with movement and grace, through your poetic description..Superb!
Eileen
This has a mythological feel to it but is also very haunting. Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteHello Kelvin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment on my poem. Lol dont worry I never let my fellow poet's comment go to spam! :D
Ciao
The feeling the old silver screen stars must have known at the end.
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