the hanging man

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”

  1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

    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.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Chris. It is the subtle that captures my attention more than the overt.

      1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

        Yes, it’s what lies beneath that counts.

  2. Bob Avatar

    Excellent!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thanks Bob 🙂

  3. Bridgette Avatar

    I’m showing up more for those whispered words and trying to trap them before they escape again.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      They might be important!

      Or they might be an ancient incantation calling forth Cthulhu from the Depths.

      1. Bridgette Avatar

        Well…I’m not saying that I wouldn’t want to see that…

        1. michael raven Avatar

          Ooo! A cultist!

          Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!