Body Art
Golden dawn bleeds into my eyes
I face the sunrise with musical notes imprinted onto my skin.
Mahogany wood polished over with love
Passion trapped beneath heavy lid
Taste of honey sweet in the air
Fingertips alive with soul.
When the sun rises overhead
It settles wicked in cupped hand of sky and
Lingers against the nape of my neck
Whispering dangerous promises that
Carve themselves onto the bones of my spine and
Intertwine with my being.
Silver dusk bleeds into my eyes
I face the sunset with musical notes imprinted into my skin.
Photo by Isaac Martin
Graham Stephen
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Bridgette
Oh, I love this so much! My favorite is the line “It settles wicked in cupped hand of sky”—such a beautiful image.
Layla Todd
I am only just seeing your lovely comments, Bridgette, after discovering them in my spam folder! 😔 Thank you for sharing your fabulous thoughts and for sharing your favorite line from this poem.
Bridgette
I’m not sure why that happens! I find comments in spam all the time. You are very welcome ❤️
good2begone
Beautifully written. Your descriptions paint a picture worth more than 1000 words.❤️
Belladonna
Such a beautiful poem
D. Wallace Peach
A beautiful poem, Layla. Music digs deep into the bones and becomes us. <3
haoyando
Wow, I love your poem of two parts contrasting each other. And promises are often dangerous, and dreams misleading. And we brave our way through their sweet intoxication and find ourselves.
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this poem! 🥰
Ingrid
Beautiful imagery Layla!
Jeff Flesch
The visceral sensations you create between the night sky, and the daylight, leave the reader in a state of imagination and possibility, as we conjure in our minds the freeing feeling of nature. Gorgeous write, Layla! ❤️
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your stunning read, Jeff! ❤️
Jacqui Murray
The way you put emotion and words together is amazing. I love reading your poetry.
Cindy Georgakas
Gorgeous imagery Layla❣️
“It settles wicked in cupped hand of sky and
Lingers against the nape of my neck
Whispering dangerous promises that
Carve themselves onto the bones of my spine”
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Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your favorite lines, Cindy! 😍
Karima Hoisan
Oh this is special…I love how you face the sunrise and sunset stroking the ivory keys of your piano. I love my piano and play it daily,,,maybe not from sunrise to sunset, but surely at night (like last night) on the full moon a slow and emotional rendition of The Moonlight Sonata:) Dreamy and beautifully orchestrated Layla!
Layla Todd
Thank you, Karima!
The Sicilian Storyteller
No matter what name you choose to go by, your writing remains sublime. A lovely read, Layla! 🕊️
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Beautiful poem Layla!
All the intensity of a day that also crosses the body as well as the soul, because light is not just for the eyes.
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Claudia!