it is passing strange
how a turn of word
tugs at puppet strings
whereas an elegant mask
might only hang
it is always the
whispered words
with the most draw
as we dance at
the edge of a tether
aching for more
it is passing strange
how a turn of word
tugs at puppet strings
whereas an elegant mask
might only hang
it is always the
whispered words
with the most draw
as we dance at
the edge of a tether
aching for more
9 responses to “the hanging man”
Oh, I really like this. A beautiful way of putting things – indeed, the mask is temporary, and it is those tiny things which speak clearest.
Excellent.
Thank you Chris. It is the subtle that captures my attention more than the overt.
Yes, it’s what lies beneath that counts.
Excellent!
Thanks Bob 🙂
I’m showing up more for those whispered words and trying to trap them before they escape again.
They might be important!
Or they might be an ancient incantation calling forth Cthulhu from the Depths.
Well…I’m not saying that I wouldn’t want to see that…
Ooo! A cultist!
Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!