NaPoWriMo 2013 (playing catch up) Day 12 ~ Melted Crows

Art by Chelsea Bednar


A canvas of melted crows
and echoes of Poe
hangs as a dark
reminder nightmares
deceive with promises
of nevermore.

Sunlight orange
will not deter
the haunting that waits
between awake and asleep.

Crucifix and hope
lay as odd bedfellows
with insomnia
as they watch night
walk across bloodshot eyes.



©Susie Clevenger 2013

At Real Toads Margaret Bednar generously supplied the art of her daughter Chelsea as inspiration for our creativity. Artistic Interpretations With Margaret


Comments

Janine Bollée said…
Your writing has the most beautiful musical notes. They may be somber notes at present, but they retain their full musicality.
Every catch-up poem is a delight to read.
One thing though: unlike the body after fatigue from physical exertion, the brain doesn't recuperate overnight.
Don't overtax yourself and underestimate the demands of writing so many poems in a short space of time.
Sorry if I sound pedantic here :-)
April 18, 2013 at 2:35 AM
Margaret said…
!! I do see a crucifix seemingly struggling - almost being attacked. Really like the echoes of Poe... Glad you found the time for this challenge. A HUGE thank you.
April 18, 2013 at 7:40 AM
Maude Lynn said…
This has awesome imagery, and I love the internal rhythm. Great interpretation.
April 18, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Laurie Kolp said…
Dark, yet beautiful... I especially like the ending with night and bloodshot eyes.
April 18, 2013 at 10:37 AM
Stormcat Poetry said…
Can't help but feel the anxious unable to do anything about it because it's the middle of the night insomnia.
nightmares indeed!
April 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM
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