Troubled Waters

Wings of darkness brush the dust of dusk -

absent moon with restless soul echoes refrain

of unsettled emotions and goals not met.

Pacing the deserted bridge, shadows tremble

as sun sets on restless sea begging for rest.

Timid shadow feet make no sound on trek

through doorways of the past, caught

like a tickling feather on my skin.

Specters of lost inner child rapidly pacing,

restless tornado whirling in motion.

Illusion follows to unknown destination,

light’s impression has faded in lost mirage,

all traces gone in frozen whispers of night.

Icicles form jagged roadblocks to peace,

fickle mind shadows cresting through clouds

fighting dark dreams, cracking and forlorn,

begging the waves to sooth restless spirit

shadows follow unseen path escorting me home

I feel unfamiliar warmth creeping through

uneasy passions of throbbing angst and pain,

like sipping warm red wine forcing bloom

of edgy eyes flickering as candles in wind,

rhythms tagging along on troubled seas.