| Black Oyster Abyss Fathomless hyacinth, with your collateral orchids,bring me your fragile pearl. I will wrap it in the clarity of sea jellies and succulent emolients of lotus.I will shelter you in night draperies and unfold your dew to the morning ray. When my froth washes you clean and you stand alone to shine,I know you will be vulnerable to wandering dogs and winged ferocity. I will not stray so far as not to intervene. Always watching, poised, and strong.I will order the sun not to burn your edges dry. If it does not heed, I will command the rains, until vigilante torrents carry you to my depths. I will catch your drifting, and gently set you down on my softest bed. My nurturous vigil will cradle your endangered soul, and my hollowed self will cup your trembling heart. Copyright Arlene Longson June 30/2001 Visit Seashore Poetry Critiques! return to submitted poetry |