~Illuminations~

[Enigma]

~A Slave in Mourning~

ardor
thrust
under caravans
and racing wheels
secret shadows
hidden in the tempest
wild beasts thunder
over the ebony abyss
into a blind storm
oblivion’s willing castaway
stolen by a boundless night
where wild plumes
sway like flame's ballet
cast the light
catch a glimpse
overhear
a song of whispers
remnants of splendor’s sigh
sacred sonnets
descending
a celestial dome
where virgin eyes
send him swooning
luminous nymphs
wrap garlands
like a pirouette
around his cloistered heart
his tender reach
opening a palm
whispered supplication
towards radiance
laboring under a spell
his secret bliss
the scent of enchanted mist
his breath spilling
sweet tides rising
promises surrendered
desire's slave in mourning
to die each night
in the arms of sleep
to lie cradled
in the tender embrace
of forgiven dreams

~enigma~