jagged winds

jagged winds sweep over the hopeful horizon of time
black and white souvenirs clash with temptation's hues now slain
sweet mortal trappings of love's darkest night, now I am thine

a pauper's misery, fervent prayers washed in salty brine
I fall towards your shadow, from a thousand cliffs of pain
jagged winds sweep over the hopeful horizon of time

in the brittle sand I build castles I will call your shrine
turbulent waves create the mystic web where I remain
sweet mortal trappings of love's darkest night, now I am thine

empty sunset heralds a moonless night, distress is mine
like the eternal ebb and flow, solitude is my bane
jagged winds sweep over the hopeful horizon of time

they bring salty memories, tearful adieux so sublime
rosy dawn acclaims peace no longer spiriting disdain
sweet mortal trappings of love's darkest night, I am thine

calm the tempest of my heart, your love is indeed my prime
on gold mountains of sweet emotion now you gently reign
jagged winds sweep over the hopeful horizon of time
sweet mortal trappings of love's darkest night, now I am thine


jagged winds
[2008.9.3...b]
Villanelle
First Place winner in the Inspirations Contest