Break these chains, by which I am bound, darkness has blinded me
Oh merciful melancholy, soften my heart and let me bleed
Unbalance me to my knees so that I can begin whispering
And put an end to suffering in a world of unpleasant misery
So that I may partake in the riches of happiness for eternity.
January 10, 2007
© Cordell Larkin
Once upon a distant moment and one that seemed not so very far away,
Day breaks and he gazes towards heaven as the lavender twilight fades,
A memorable romantic interlude, upon the threshold of Aurora’s dawn
Resting quietly, she sleeps peaceful, in the solace of his affectionate arms
Beneath the willows, by the pond, butterflies flutter, sounds of a cooing dove
Draped in a dress of white satin lace, she could have been an angel from above.
Adorning her bare breast, a jade dragon necklace, reminiscent of ancient lore
Set with dark ruby eyes, its talons grasp the blade of a silent warrior’s sword
Warm painted sunlight surfaces from behind the horizon, like a glowing ember
Touching lightly, yet burning deeply into loving hearts, a moment to remember
Brush strokes of color dance upon the gentle curves of her delicate face
His fingertips glide smoothly across her sun-bronzed skin, oh sweet embrace!
His lady awakens to a fiery phoenix, arching across the expanse of an endless sky
Teardrops sparkle from its brilliance, held captive by the gleaming in her eyes
Smiling, her crimson lips moisten, kissing with aspiration, the blue morning veil
The tiny dewdrops glisten atop the blades of grass, like an emerald sea; inhale
The faint fragrance of dampened rose petals caresses the encircling mountain air
Aria’s breath whispers, rustling the long silken strands of his lady’s golden hair.
Like a halo, she wears a crown of violets embellished by scarlet ribbons and bows
Almost like a fairytale dream, two star-crossed lovers, Lady Juliet and her Romeo
Amidst the boundless bouquets of wildflowers, fields of dancing daisies and daffodils,
Honeysuckle pop dragons; two heartbeats echo and with time running to stand still,
Their lips press firmly together to warrant their love, the sealing of a passionate kiss
Time captures them in its meditation, frozen, locked away only to be melted by a wish.
The gravity of love begins to pull at them and their fingers intertwine just to hold on
The world begins spinning around, lifting them up to be carried away towards Avalon
Cloud upon cloud, raindrop after raindrop, and through the misty sky, a rainbow
And at its end, a lustrous diamond upon a golden ring and to his lady he bestows
Amazed by it’s radiance she stands tall; her cheeks blush as he kneels on bended knee
He takes her hand in his and places the ring upon her finger for all time and eternity.
I am brittle, I am bare, and the thorns are still there
But now that the snow is falling, I am sincere
The day beckons me and soon I am overcome
And on bended knee I pray with gentle words
And with pureness of heart I seek absolution
Sacrifice is my salvation, my blood, my breath, my life.
December 16, 2006
© Cordell J. Larkin
My strength rises from the ashes and forged by flame
I am shaped, bended and folded like steel, I am real
Cutting with razor sharp precision, I take careful aim
I am the heart of a warrior with passion like a poet,
Romantic like a lover and there is only one and no other.
December 15, 2006
© Cordell J. Larkin
