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Sacred and Profane

Posted on March 28, 2014 by vicbriggs

A solitary mast

Stands guard against the rift

Of a decaying star:

The remnant of a daydream

Barred in wakeful mourn.

Anchored in pain

A scream of quiet indigo —

Effaced by nightfall — ripples

Until its wound

Inscribes beneath the sea

The loss of all dreams sacred,

And profane.

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Daily Prompt: Mr. Sandman

20 thoughts on “Sacred and Profane”

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ivyon on March 28, 2014 at 11:35 pm said:

When I read something like this I regret not knowing English language better so I can appreciate this more and know how to express myself better…

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- vicbriggs on March 29, 2014 at 12:18 am said:
  
  Thank you, Ivy. In reading poetry, we make it our own. We each inscribe our own story between the lines. Having had the pleasure of exchanging views with you on several topics so far, I am persuaded that your English is very good already and I’m certain it will only become richer in time.
  
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  - ivyon on March 29, 2014 at 12:20 am said:
    
    Thank you ❤ My hope goes towards that.
  - vicbriggs on March 30, 2014 at 1:19 am said:
    
    I am certain that you will succeed.
Kavalkade Krew on March 29, 2014 at 3:46 am said:

Both songs are based on true stories.

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- vicbriggs on March 30, 2014 at 1:13 am said:
  
  Illuminating. Thank you.
  
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Susan Irene Fox on March 29, 2014 at 7:14 pm said:

Simply beautiful, Vic.

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- vicbriggs on March 30, 2014 at 1:03 am said:
  
  Thank you, Susan. I have not forgotten our discussion. Still pondering. In some way, it seeps through in verse.
  
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Gene'O on March 29, 2014 at 7:23 pm said:

I love “A scream of quiet indigo”

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- vicbriggs on March 30, 2014 at 1:02 am said:
  
  Thank you, Gene’O. It must be the painter within, reaching out.
  
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EightLeggedGemini on April 3, 2014 at 9:46 am said:

i would love to live on a boat but it must be scary out at sea

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- vicbriggs on April 3, 2014 at 3:28 pm said:
  
  Not much scarier than on land at times. There is a beauty to the freedom of the seas.
  
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  - EightLeggedGemini on April 5, 2014 at 1:15 pm said:
    
    one day i will experience that beauty that beckons me as a mermaid does 🙂
  - vicbriggs on April 5, 2014 at 4:48 pm said:
    
    I hope that day is not too far for you.
LAMarcom on July 18, 2014 at 2:10 am said:

“Sacred and Profane”
Wow.
I love seeing these two words combined.
Wonderful work.
And perfect photo to go with.

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- vicbriggs on July 21, 2014 at 2:33 am said:
  
  Thank you, Lance. The sea is an endless source of inspiration. I am rather determined to return to the Greek myths and reimagine them in verse. Do not fear: there will be no Iliad to contend with, but the ideas have been percolating for a while and your comment helped them to surface. Watch this space.
  
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  - LAMarcom on July 21, 2014 at 11:00 pm said:
    
    I have loved the Greek myths ever since I was very young (eight or nine, if memory serves).
    Will definitely be watching.
    Cheers,
    Lance
  - vicbriggs on July 22, 2014 at 1:16 am said:
    
    I am very fond of them too and likewise, since I was a child. Have a great week, Lance and thank you again.

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