over graves tonight

with deadwood limbs 
and ash grey heart
we sing scrimshaw
over graves tonight
daring winter winds
of ripping breath away

a rime of braided rope
ever taut and untamed
salt my lips in evensong
and stolen night away

9 responses to “over graves tonight”

  1. Michele Lee Avatar

    Striking imagery, as you do. 🩶

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Michele 💙

      1. Michele Lee Avatar

        You’re welcome, Michael.

  2. chrisnelson61 Avatar

    Marvellous imagery here, Michael. Feels like being in limbo, held back by the past.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you, Chris. Perhaps we need to give permission to break free.

  3. Bridgette Avatar

    I can visualize this scene, like a movie, the part when all the action has ended and we are feeling all the emotions of the story at once.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      I can see that. A dark night of the soul moment, perhaps.

  4. Aaysid Avatar

    This is beautiful! ✨️

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Aaysid 💙