Poetry Corner

[Chris 2.1]

Hey all. I haven't been writing much [good] poetry as of late. My poetry has always been personal, and closely tied to my personal life, and things have been very comfortable. However this evening, I've been writing the piece below. It's a nice reflection of where I am and it comes from the heart. So much so, it's reducing me to tears just reading it!

Do let me know what you think.



Across The Sea

One big ending tying up the last three years,
Everything I've ever felt summised in words
Once uttered, dissapears.
And like the words I speak that leave,
Your scent won't linger on my clothes, every time I breathe.

I've been flying, you've been set,
The most colourful kite and he who grounds me
Letting me skip clouds and soar
Holding me and guiding more.

If it feels your world is splitting at the seams,
I hope you'll stand at Dover Cliffs,
And shout my name across the sea.
Cos I'll be sitting on the edge of where I want to be.
One ear poised for your soul as it sings a song to me.







Ok I realise that isn't as evoking as I made it out to be, but still, let me know what you think.

[Gavin Luper]

Also, Kirsten, loved the not-a-fucking-sonnet! I lost the rhythm straight away but I feel that was pretty much the point of it. I liked that the off-beat sonnet leads us into the story of an off-beat 'romance'. ^_^ I loved it ... very kinky and unexpected.

[Chris 2.1]

Aw I'm glad it had the effect I wanted. I got inspiration from a song called 'No One's Gonna Love You' by Band of Horses. Youtube it if you want a listen. It's this beautiful, evocative song, and while its more about lamenting the end of a relationship, it's one of the most stirring songs i've ever heard. I love the singer's voice.

I'm finishing Uni in a week (YIKES) and I'm moving away, and the poem's all about someone I've grown very close with. It's like me saying 'look, when everything goes wrong, find me'