Ouroboros

[ghostofagypsy]

This life swallows me whole

as I consume it

bite by careful bite.

I am tired of being held

by the tongue

while the song is smothered

in another's mouth.

I circle back to the beginning

each time I say goodnight.

The sun bites the horizon

and I choke on the light.

Comments

[ka_eul_234]

Wow, Clancy, this is a phenomenal piece and you did justice to the image of the ouroboros. You captured it in strong feeling and emotion.

I hope you are doing okay. Again, I really enjoyed your wordsmithing. ❤️

[ghostofagypsy]

Thank you, Suzy! 💜 The ouroboros is one of my favorite symbols and it's been on my mind lately.

I'm doing alright.. :) I hope you are, as well.

[mezcal]

Well done. Happy to see you are still writing poetry.

[ghostofagypsy]

Thank you! I wasn't for a very long time but I'm back at it. A little rusty and unsure of what my voice is now, but still writing!