Saturday, September 18, 2010

bonfire night

 
open a fistful of coins
over the damp embers
of a nightmare
hold a mask to the smell
throw in notes and curses
throw in fuel, fire
a dance of fury pain
on hot coals
drain in blood
from wide open veins
dulled dark nerves
break little biscuits
bend big flowery tents
fling kindling
on and again
slice words in half
with a surgeons knife
and watch them all burn
to the very last drop
an appalling silence
song without mouth
is left hopeful
drained walks away
an idea whose time
has come,
put your foot down
and follow
 

Monday, September 06, 2010

world building

 
it has to burn down
a trail long after forever
it has to change
your very breath, and then some
it has to sear your soul
even when your eyes close
it has to be strong
stronger than a constant fist
hammering it closed
spinning it confusion
throwing it distance
it has to be courage
that returns each time to rest
in exactly the same place
damn the world
it has to be happy
simple and light
or make tears from rain
it has to be compassion
reaching around mountains
running towards the sea
it has to cradle
twisted minds and broken hearts
sliding slowly backwards
into a growing void
it has to be everything
all in, cards open
even as the gallows close
no fear allowed
beyond this point
something, maybe, pieces
plans, deals, collateral
careers, covens, caveats
hobbies, hunts, holidays
thrills, shows, shivers
other worlds
will just not do