Fall and Rise



pagan flares flashing

a ritual rhythm

in final throes

fire catches flight into schism



potent form fading

to whisper of grief

whet and dry

matter mundane

in vital relief



shrivel wind shiver

on destiny's breath

the bloodletting 

seizure of life before death



no wheel of misfortune

or passion unfed

litter light failing

with crinkle and wrinkle of curl into bed

laura doom - 16 April 2002 / 24 June 2008