Talisman


from the ABC set Life is Bittersweet

You touch me, talisman,
With surprise in your eyes.
The clouds are engraved
Within the cold silver skies.

You are remote, talisman,
Like a wild thing. You
Hold my spirit then release;
Setting it free so I stay true.

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Comments

Silver Spun Sand | June 27, 2009 - 21:08

I like this. Short, but decidedly sweet;-)

Tina

hilary west | June 27, 2009 - 21:08

This says so much in few words. Fabulous !!!

SundaysChild | June 27, 2009 - 22:15

Thank you both very much for the feedback! :)

MistakenMagic | June 27, 2009 - 22:16

'The clouds are engraved
Within the cold silver skies.'

- what a fantastic image! Beautiful this one ;)

Magic xxx

SundaysChild | June 27, 2009 - 22:34

Thanks so much, Magic. Really glad you like this piece :)

*Does anyone think I should change:

'You set it free so I stay true.'

to

'Setting it free so I stay true.'

Is it a bit clumsy having another 'You' so close to the other one as it stands at the moment? I'm a bit distracted today and not sure what I think of the final line. What works best? Any thoughts?

sarah wilson | June 28, 2009 - 07:54

I probably would change it to 'setting it free', but it's a lovely poem either way. I too love the idea of engraved clouds:) sarah x

SundaysChild | June 28, 2009 - 21:11

Thanks sarah.
I think I will change it.
Appreciate your feedback :)

Cavalcaderl | June 28, 2009 - 22:07

new Sundays child lovely in so few lines and words. But what do you think etc; don't take any notice just came to me. To touch me talisman with surprise in yor eyes .
(2) this is remote talisman
like a wild thing who hold's
my spirit then releases it to
set it free like a dove so I
stay true.
Tell me it's not what you like ok
julie x

SundaysChild | June 28, 2009 - 23:02

Thanks for the feedback Cavalcaderl.
I have just edited the last line, however I do rather like how the rest of the poem stands :)

Biggus | July 6, 2009 - 15:10

I love this with its concise clarity beautifully written.

Paul

SundaysChild | July 8, 2009 - 14:48

Thanks so much Biggus :)