I Once Perceived that Chaos Reined
For Emily Dickinson
I once perceived that chaos reined
Though chaos had abated -
And long I sank - A vessel lost -
Beneath the placid sea -
Though chaos had abated -
And long I sank - A vessel lost -
Beneath the placid sea -
To darker depths - So far removed
Dispirited was I -
While surface shimmered golden bright -
Treasure to disdain me -
Published by J L Carey Jr
J L Carey Jr, Author of the book Turning Pages, is a writer and an artist living in Michigan with his wife and three children. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from National University and a BA in Englis... View profile
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11 Comments
Post a CommentGreat work J. L.. Johnny Yuma
That last line always gets the head churning those gears...brilliant nice poem.
Great poem!
very cool. I like E.D.. Hers is a sad tale indeed.
A very good effort here! I rather liked it :-)
"Treasure to disdain me--" a haunting line....
I really like this one, short but it fulfilled its message
very well done! the contrasts were beautifully weaved together!
Been waiting...This is a wonderful poem dedication. Your last line left me agreeable. :D
Oh wow, very nice!