Threads of Glass

[NeverMore]

On the mantle way up high
stands a small glass horse
thin strands so fragile
woven in beauty
He stands on a base
of many black roses
with little spots of glue
holding him together
the troubles and torment
the breaks and the cracks
the pieces that were lost
when he crashed to the ground
so many times rescued
to be broken again
glued back together
then snapped one more time
the fine glass strands
now bruised with spots
glued over and over
his heart broken time and again
now sitting high in his place
he wondered once more
if this was a refuge
or was he standing in line
for many times before
he was crushed by embraces
when finally his faith
was given completely
one more crack in his threads
one more shattering night
no glue would repair him
he could be nevermore

[T.J. Barber]

Joe, it's great to have you with us. This poem was very well written. I especially enjoyed it's romantic feel and even gestures. Great Job and welcome to Poet Club.

TJ

[John Barnett]

Joe, this was an excellent piece, it's been so long since I first read your work. Great job and as TJ said, welcome to Poet Club. It's great to have you with us.

[bloodredtears]

He stands on a base
of many black roses
with little spots of glue
holding him together

wow...that's an amazing piece...especially the part i quoted above...i loved it...how you made him a glass figure...because it shows how fragile emotion is...great job!

[NeverMore]

Here is a long time ago reply *L*

The fragile state of emotion is what makes us poets tick. It is the life blood of the world we make for ourselves. Often way to emotional for our own good, but I doubt in the end, we will complain. The pain and the joys are worth the writing.

This piece is one of my most favorite in life. It will have more added to it as well as time goes on. I tend to write seaquels to things from tim eto time and this one deserves more words to be said.

Thank you all for your comments.

Joe