Raw Earth Ink
spit, mixed with dirt – muddy words flow
Engravings
every word you whispered
etched itself deep
working right through my soul
my fingers trace along those edges
memories pulled from my depths
your soft voice so low
lifted shivers up and out
now dripping morning dew
howls escape my torn lips
violence within my sustenance
I collapse a shuddering heap
my spirit rests eternally in yours
your name tattooed forever just here
I am the work of your hands
move me
tara caribou | ©2020
You can read this and more in my poetry book, Fallen Star Rising.
28 Comments on “Engravings”
Raw Earth Ink 
Its ALIVE…
Yay!
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Rumors say I’m alive but they may not be fully true.
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Well I’m glad.
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Are you??
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I think so. *checks*
I’m going with yes.
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Sweet. It’s good to know at least one person cares 😉
In other news… all my snow finally melted. And everything is turning green. Spring is here.
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That is good news. Nothing like a good thaw.
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That is a very deep heartfelt poem and I enjoyed reading it!
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Love this one, Tara. Especially the last two verses. They wrap it up nicely.
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Thank you AC. It just seemed to work.
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Powerful, sensual, vivid, erotic ❤❤❤
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Thank you so much Jack
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This felt so wonderfully primal.
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Thank you Rob. It did feel earthy and primal to me. I’m glad you got that.
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Beautifully emotional & such vivid language! 😀
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Thank you Tom
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Gorgeously earthy and very sensual. Great writing.
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Thanks Chris. It felt earthy to me too.
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A great piece overall, but especially the last two lines.
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Thanks River. It felt right to me.
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So vibrant, passionate and sensual. Your poem has a life of its own, it breathes into my soul.
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Thank you for the kind words.
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You are very kindly welcome, Tara. I so love your poetry and enjoy coming back to your blog when I have time.
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Thank you. That touches my heart.
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So glad it does.
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Love all the images and the final verse “Move me” provides a powerful end. Great poem!
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That was awesome too!! Damn, that one is inspiring..
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Thanks so much! I like this one too!
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