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*Jitters*Jitters in the air tonight
Fear surrounds,  like a blight
Imposssible to see, mist came down
Laughter echoes, ghostly sound.

Following footsteps just ahead
Muted light from street lamp shed
Fear grips tight, walk alone
Chattering teeth, soon be home.

Firelight, warmth, they will greet
On comfortable couch take a seat
Welcomed by my faithful hound
Wagging tail makes thumping sound.

Safe from elements fear all gone
Listening to a favourite song
Curtains closed against the mist
Doorbell rings, I do resist.

2013 Delice1941
7th March2013
*Reflections*In bevelled mirror there is a face
Reflected from an inner eye
Ponders endless questions of love
Love taken for granted passion can die.

Impossible, the thought seems overly loud
Feelings were nurtured with loving care
Treasured moments in book of time
Written on aether,script so fine.

Taken for granted passions embrace
Where two souls meet in perfect place
Words unnecessary hearts do speak
Lovers mute at passions peak.

Mirror reveals never conceals
How time invades all life
Reflected memories a story tell
Impossible to say a final farewell.

2013Delice1941
31st January 2013
Morpheus!Captive of gentle Morpheus  
Magnolia dream world of ease
Sleep, celestial plain.

2012 Delice1941
3rd October2012
Behold Beauty!Beauty around is all I see
Beholden to nature, her gift to me
Simple flower to great oak tree
Gaze in wonder on bended knee.

Meadow sways in gentle breeze
Poppies, buttercups, gentle heartsease
Weary soul by beauty appeased
Summer moment gladly seized.

Soft snow falling, iridescent light
Sky aglow, winter white
Rainfall through Celtic mist
Endless beauty, not to be missed.

Storm raging down by shore
Ocean tossed, howling more
Salt spray driven high in air
Sight of beauty there to share.

These are treasures, hold them dear
Nature's brilliance throughout year
Perfect performance, beauty behold
Close to heart as pleasure unfol
*December Shadow*December sunlight slants low
Shadow follows where I go
Just ahead it walks like me
Silent companion like to see.

Turning we merge, becoming one
For short while it has gone
Mystery apparation surely mine
Shadow dependent on sunshine.

On dark days when all is drear
Particularly at this time of year
Walk alone, watch breath rise
Hands in pockets, muffled sigh.

Past summer haunts, all look cold
Silent shadow has desolved
Walking alone through winter street
Bright day needed so we can meet.

2012 Delice1941
2nd December2012
*Skeleton Leaf*Skeletons in garden rubbish
Hard to believe they did flourish
Fallen leaves, surrounding trees
Gentle patterns blown in breeze.

Delicate vision of lacy leaf
Looked in amazment, disbelief
Beautiful, belonging to yesteryear
Nature at work, have no fear.

Time to lite, clear the ground
Smoke filled eyes as flames abound
Nature's magic has come full circle
'Till spring appears, thinking Myrtle.

2013 Delice1941
9th February2013
*Rock of Cashel* 'The Rock of Cashel' endured strife
Proud, ancient monastic retreat
Dedicated monks sought answers to life
High on hill near heaven's heartbeat.

Curious come and wander Cashel
Powerful magnet it does attract
Graves lay scattered in Celtic ground
Quietly listen, night silence has sound.

Rustling robes, rosary beads
Ghostly footsteps to chapel speed
Swept along in Celtic mist
Gregorian chant perfect bliss.

Their learning inspired, never forgot
Bones lay in  graves, past earthly rot
Should doubt arise in enquiring mind
'The Rock of Cashel' stood test of time.
Song!Sad silent song, love missed
Tears fall, no familiar kiss
Bereft of gentle touch
Heartbeat race missed so much.

Silent song resonates in head
Two pillows, one used, lonely bed
Empty wardrobe, occupant gone
Silent sadness sings this song.

2012 Delice1941
27th August2012
*Bridge*Paranormal bridge spans two opposing worlds.

2013 Delice1941
1st February2013
*Taking Flight*Snow is falling in my dream
Douvet of white goose down
Thoughts take flight, feathers light
Stars in sky I touch this night.

Breathtaking beauty galaxies far
Dark illuminated by friendly star
All familiar was here before
Celestial traveller, dreaming rapport.

Soft snow falling in my dream
Nebulae strange, not what it seems
Winter sunshine makes presence felt
Falling snow with dream did melt.

2012 Delice1941
6th December2012
* Nomad*Time of change, years ago
Since then life's bittersweet
Cold seeped into my life force
Engenders in me greatest remorse.

History coloured many days
Odd wonderous moments enjoyed
Benjamin Disraeli kissed my hand
His charm I managed to withstand.

Was presented at Russian court
Dressed in white my favours sort
More than a few was tempted to bite
So kept my fangs well out of sight.

Napoleon Bonaparte Corsican upstart
Eventually exiled to Elba
I dined on him, his blood was thin
Was obvious to me he would not win.

Life of change yet one wish denied
How I should love to turn back time
Not possible yet it's torture for me
So many people would dis
*Catchphrase*'All that glitters is not gold'
When I was young this was told
Have found it to be very true
So pass that thought on to you.

'Absence makes  heart grow fonder'
'Straight as an arrow' I fly
Letters all tied with ribbon red
Treasured words so often read.

'Always look on the bright side'
life will surely cast net wide
Luminous thought uplifting light
Gloom and doom serious blight.

'love conquers all' so very true
Should its pain have wounded you
Balm of forgiveness, feelings appleased
Love heals hurt, wishing godspeed.

2012 Delice1941
4th December2012
*Banshee*Within the wind a Banshee calls
Her sound fills one with fright
Anguished screams, eyes that gleam
Don't look your hair will turn dead white.

Swift cold air, deadly warning
Keening noise someone has died
Cannot outrun, time to be wise
Bravery needed 'till Banshee flies.

Flies to where they roam the land
Grave clothes fluttering during flight
Painful keening sounds are muted
'Till they muster one dead night.

2013 Delice1941
16th January2013
Frankly my Dear!My heart  broken, will it mend?
Many letters I have penned
Changed my tune, no longer defend
Frankly my dear I don't give a damn.

Dressed to kill, special night out
Date is late, my feelings he flouts
Knock on  door, then I shout
Frankly my dear I don't give a damn.

Birthday present bought with care
Happy day we plan to share
Nose turns up, he will not wear
Frankly my dear I don't give a damn.

Painful prompt, trying to write
Aspiring poet up all night
Paper torn, ideas not right
Frankly my dear I don't give a damn.

2012 Delice1941
5th October2012
*Time Wise*Clocks frequently stop, time does not.

2013 Delice1941
13th January2013
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Neptune!One thousand fathoms ocean deep
Neptune stands in frozen sleep
Cast black marble, empty hands
Surveying sea-bed where he stands.

Trident, part of Neptune fable
Lost to Poseidon out at sea
Ocean depths another world
Pilgrim place we don't see.

Timid sea life visit memorial
Ocean souls swim slowly by
Magical trident not needed here
Ocean depths repel all fear.

2012 Delice1941
20th August2012
Five Senses!Five senses guide human condition
Complete our physical form
Should any be lost we are compromised
Challenged in ways we can only surmise.

Five senses allow us to perceive
Relied upon throughout life
Should any be lost we will survive
Mourning what's missing, but still alive.

2012 Delice1941
20th August2012
Poetic Boat!Guided by poetic vision
Heart feels no indecision
Thought precise, verse created
Fertile imagination not wasted.

Poem accomplished, feel pride
No account do deride
Words live, literature's realm
Poets like sailors stand at helm.

Guiding their poetic boat
Words, ideas simply float
Down through years, history
Poems drift perfectly free.

2012 Delice1941
17th August2012
Transylvania Express! Part TwoTransylvania express thunders along
Pampered passengers see no wrong
Stylish vampires, sleek manner display
Designer clothes worn this day.

Train on time reached destination
Short the walk to castle gate
Humans helped with consideration
Uneasy feelings, come too late.

Flag of fangs raised on turret
Hungry smiles, pleased to be home
Moat crossed their demeanor plummets
Drawbridge raised, all alone.

Clock strikes midnight, feast begins
Vampire singer hauntingly sings
Dinner guests changed one by one
Joining in poignant song.

Transylvania express at station waits
Vampire fraternity full of good cheer
Rip-roaring banquet, night-
Love healed!l'amour guérison

Ambassadeur en forme de rose
Guéri cœur brisé
l'argument oublié

English Translation

Ambassador in form of rose
Healed broken heart
Argument forgotten.

2012 Delice1941
16th August2012
After the Storm!Storm cloud in heart
Reflects tempest at sea
Turbulent nature amazes me
Ocean calm resuscitates
Five precious minutes, meditate.

2012 Delice1941
15th August2012

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*Mirror Image*

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Old eyes searched a haunted image
With hands that shook he touched his face
Fearful he felt translucent skin
Like cling film wrapped on bone
Humbled he asked 'Who is this stranger'

Wait!
I know this man I am sure I do
Time receded a blur
Friends from the past smiled in the bevelled mirror
With hesitant hand he touched yesterday.

Remembering, women with ivory shoulders
Pearls shimmering on beige lace
Red lips that kissed with ancient guile
Images teased his weary mind
While he searched his mirror for a forgotten face
'Who is this stranger'

2013 Delice1941
1st January2012
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All my work on DeviantArt belongs to me. This poem is protected and may not be used@2013

'Mirror Image' is again re-submitted. It has been accidently deleted twice. Am fond of this poem it was written some time ago now and managed to survived my waste paper basket.
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Mood: Love ~WalkinginDreamlight Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
The imagery is sublime in its self-awareness of the central character.

Beautiful words that evoke nostalgic images of another time, as memories reflect the person he once was...

Thank you for sharing!
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*Delice1941 Feb 10, 2013
This was always one of my favourites, pleased you enjoyed reading 'Mirror Image' :rose:
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~juniorel Jan 17, 2013   Writer
Wow. This is just beautiful. And powerful. The subject is not one I often see dealt with here on DA, and you've done a remarkable job of it.
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*Delice1941 Jan 18, 2013
Many thanks, pleased you enjoyed :reading: 'Mirror Image'. Think it is one of my better efforts.
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~Gandalfgirl579 Jan 17, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Wow, this is gorgeous!
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*Delice1941 Jan 18, 2013
Thank you for :reading: and leaving comment. Pleased you enjoyed 'Mirror Image'.
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*Everlasting90 Jan 7, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
This provokes such haunting images.
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*Delice1941 Jan 7, 2013
Thank you for reading and leaving comment, pleased you enjoyed this poem.
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!DancingShadowLeaves Jan 4, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Lovely. :) Deep and beautiful.
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*Delice1941 Jan 5, 2013
Many thanks for leaving comment, pleased you enjoyed 'Mirror Image'.
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