Friday, January 31, 2020

Invidious


The Harpy of the Moon
walks her curse into the sea
knowing death has no memories.

Jealous of lover’s cradled
in night’s palm, she hunts
the scented blush of ecstasy
for flames to drown in brine.

Wooed by the buoyancy
to rise and never fall
passion walks on water…
oblivious to the Harpy’s
malicious riptide.

©Susie Clevenger 2020


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9 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 31, 2020 at 8:57 AM

    Wow. Such a powerful 55!

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  2. FireblossomJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    May she eat her rotten heart out.

    (that image looks like the Crimson King, though I don't think it is.)

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  3. hedgewitchJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:20 AM

    This opens with such a truth, Susie. Let us hope passion will always walk on water, and curses be overcome by miracles. Thanks so much for participating in the 55, and have a kick-ass weekend, my friend.

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  4. Kerry O'ConnorJanuary 31, 2020 at 11:32 PM

    Invidious is such a superlative word! I love the ill-contained malice in this portrait.

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  5. carol l mckennaFebruary 1, 2020 at 8:53 AM

    Awesome photo and powerful poetry to match

    Happy Moments to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  6. Steve KingFebruary 1, 2020 at 10:58 AM

    There is often a shadow, a darker presence that lies beneath even the highest and best moments. This is a fine rendition of this theme. Nicely done. Steve K

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  7. Other MaryFebruary 1, 2020 at 3:02 PM

    This is excellent! The walking on water is perfect.

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  8. the walking manFebruary 2, 2020 at 1:12 AM

    The tides created by the moon. What would they drown, what memory is she trying to destroy? The evocation here is strong. Thank you!

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  9. MarianFebruary 2, 2020 at 6:23 AM

    Whoosh, steer clear

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