I once could feast on him but only from afar
There are continents that separate our hope
His smooth head has been polished by time
I long to run my fingers over his kingdom
But my feet are not wanted on his land
That doesn’t stop the stars falling every night for his love
The moon perched on fantasy
His poems are auras in my soul
God made it so
The storms he brew in me
Where will the rain fall now?
Who will wash your feet?
The way I’ve done after you’ve murdered me
An outcast for mercy
Forgiveness I cried
Gullibility my only ally
The gardens do not grow the way they used to
Not since he banished hope
All welcome but you need not apply
You’re not worth my time
The moment I died
My halls are haunted now
By dreams that never came
And all the things we could have done
Are all that do remain
© Delia Ross. 2020

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67 responses to “His Kingdom”
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Hi thank you for the like, the comment, and the follow!! ❤
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Don’t mention it, it a deep piece
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Thank you! 😃
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Off to read more off your creative
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That’s very nice to hear, I rather appreciate the support!
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Great piece! X
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I’m really glad you think so! Thank you!! 🙂
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Deep indeed! 🙂
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Thank you much! 🙂
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Beautifully penned ❤️ and powerful….
I love your blog!
Btw, you have a very interesting profile picture 🤗😉😉😉
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That makes me happy to hear, thank you!! The profile photo is a self-portrait for the most part, I suffer from depression. I dabble in a bit of amateur digiart too but all photos are of me. Thanks for the likes and the comment, and the follow, it’s appreciated! ❤
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My pleasure 💖🤗 😘
Ohhhhh. 👍👍👍
Your welcome 😊 do check out my blog!
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What a great line: “His smooth head has been polished by time” inspired.
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Thanks so much Tom! I really like how that line evolved too. I’m happy this one quickly made it into my top 10! I also worry about my freestyles so much so the feedback is great! Thanks for the like and comment! 🙂
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This is beautiful writing
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That’s very kind of you to say, thank you!! ❤
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A pleasure, I’m pleased to have found your site🌼
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Thank you for the likes and the follow! I appreciate the support!
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No problem
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Seeing some interesting work here, and to hazard a guess some of it comes from the same sort of places mine does. Keep writing
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Hi thank you for checking out my blog and poetry, I appreciate it! 😊
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You liked one of mine so I thought I’d take a look
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I live and breathe poetry. 😊
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So do I. Always have. It took me a long time to find my own voice, but having found it just can’t stop. I don’t pretend I’m great, but I think I’m excusing myself
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It takes practice and time along with skill to find your voice. I think mine is still growing. I’ve just recently started writing non-rhyme as rhyme is my specialty but I’ve been pushing myself to use all my voices.
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Rhyme is something I’ve seldom done outside formal forms stuck as villanelles. To me it is about not just existing myself but having the reader give their own meaning as well
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All art is subjective, you take from it what you will. Rhyme is rare these days but it’s my first love.
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I’m airways a little scared of sounding trite with rhyme. And as I am who I am (a middle aged,, shaven headed ockney living in NY) I’m always a bit concerned about playing into stereotypes
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I write how I feel. I go into a trance most often. I worry about anything I write once I’m ready to hit publish. I write about it all. I definitely push boundaries. And sometimes cross lines. I bleed lines. And I definitely wear my heart on both sleeves.
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As do I. It’s not a fault, I hope. I’m driven by powerful emotion. I often hide what I write. To personal, to much. Much like I can often be
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I’ve made private many poems but for the most part I am completely transparent.
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I feel so exposed when I write. It’s a painful process that is driven by emotion, inspiration, fear, and doubt. Yes this is a pseudonym (Scots Gaelic), but even so
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Yes, I cry writing many poems. Which is why it’s important for people to actually read them instead of just hitting the like button.
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Agreed. I have a need to be read
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I’m about to publish something based on something you said – bleeding poetry
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That’s lovely to hear! Happy to inspire!! 😊
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I can no longer tell if I am too old or too young to write. And the scars on my body only a reflection of others held too close for comfort. But thank you for the inspiration
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I feel this.
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Let me know what you think. I’m in stone kind of creative furry right now
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fury
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I can relate. I’m mostly always writing one way or the other.
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That’s really awesome, keep it up
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Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it! ❤
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Pleasure
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I’m grateful you stopped by and for the follow! ❤
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Deep and beautiful 🙏❤
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That’s really lovely to hear! I recently started expanding my horizon and dipping my toes in non-rhyme so the feedback is appreciated! Of course, it’s always worrisome hitting publish on any post and exposing myself. Sometimes monsters get in. One recently did and broke my heart and thus this poem. But no other love was ever as pure as mine, his loss. I’m really glad you like this one, it’s special to me. ❤
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🙏❤✍
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Writing is my first and only love. Well, and my dog. ❤
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Bless. You write very pure thoughts. I think the act of writing itself when done with no other intention but to share truth is a sacred act. Hope you have a great day ahead and stay safe ❤
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“Share truth” ahhh it is a rare road these days and I mostly walk it alone. But despite the quiet there is something rewarding in living a pure life, truth runs these veins.
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❤
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Always a pleasure💖🤗
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Keep on writing your work is stunning!!!!
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Wow, thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!! 😍
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This is hauntingly beautiful!
And totally love your blog name, well done .. true creativity!
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Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you to say!!! 😍
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I tried to give credit honestly!
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I appreciate! ❤
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I love it!!! I think this is your niche, Delia, you knock it out of the park when you write free verse. I adore every line of this one too.
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Thanks so much, I’m really glad you like it! ❤
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Wow Delia that is beautifully written, dark, deep, sad, and a soul filled with much loneliness. You write amazing stuff.
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Hi mama!! Thanks so much! I love you! ❤
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And for those who may not fully understand the line, I am describing a man with a bald head. 😊
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