Ghanstrom

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Dandelions by Ghanstrom, literature

Nesting Birds by Ghanstrom, literature

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Nesting Birds

Frayed threads of hope, torn scraps of fondness Cast to a biting wind, and ground Into the mud by countless, careless feet; Caught in the claws of dormant, fruitless branches. Far flung and traveled, yet strangely ever closer to home. Plucked by tentative beaks, Woven between twigs and packed with earth, Once more the sentiments are used: Manipulated for another's gain again. The story is repeated, yet as reversed as it is removed. Nesting birds huddle unaware From whom the gifts were surrendered, But they, for once, show gratitude: By your upheaval, despite the pain. The spring will yet hold song.

Monarchs by Ghanstrom, literature

Oaken Hearts by Ghanstrom, literature

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Oaken Hearts

To you who bends in heartache's gale: Your stout heart has held up Many a weary, leaning traveler. To you who withers at desire's height of heat: Your kindness, as a crown Sheltered the soaked in a storm of burdens. To you who withdraws at rejection's icy bite: Your loyalty has been an anchor For the tents of heartbroken wanderers. To you whose boughs creak with cycled fatigue: You have held up in fond support The onlooking dreamer unsure of the way. To you who shriveles under a judging, petty moon: Your stark shape and stature a landmark To the shy revelers silently on their wander. To you who yearns collapse in devistation's quake: You

Meet Me in the Grey by Ghanstrom, literature

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Meet Me in the Grey

Meet me in the grey; The hidden place amid the shroud Where order and chaos touch. Where thought swirls and mingles, Lingering on outstretched boughs Grasping for the kiss of thought. Where light forms golden posts, nearly tangible; A bridge from one idle yearning mind To a lover's deep sleep dreams. Where skin, so firmly pressed, gently held; A thin veil over senses keening: The hidden place where mysteries beg to be known. Whispered secrets strike like leaden blows: Heavy and gentle persistent pressure, A sounding chamber in heart and mind. But rest. Stir from slumber, and know I have been there, Every heartbeat metered and eye flutter

Zephyr by Ghanstrom, literature

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Zephyr

Every smile and uttered word, Each sly turn of your head: A soft breeze that rolls on my skin. Gently embroidered with the sun's warmth, The alluring scent of opening blossoms: Shy whispers of lovestruck desire. Approach again, beset upon me, Linger, laden with rolling, pining tremors: Cling to me, caress where your heart wanders. And know I lay open to your advance, Ear inclined to hear your secrets murmured: To return pleasure for pleasure as love yearns.

Cold Snap by Ghanstrom, literature

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Cold Snap

A leaf held in hand, Warm, crimson, passion filled veins, Deep purple heart and gold-kissed edges. A gust from the north: Relentless, ravenous, with biting fangs. Persistent gnawing beast, ever unsated. What's held by a stem, Delicately between numbing fingers, Torn away, twisting into the dead gray. Oh, cursed life; Too short to appreciate love, Too cold to let it pass uncontested.

Voyage by Ghanstrom, literature

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Voyage

By night's dim edge, I hold vigil: Over frost-gilded stem Still bowed Where ebon-sea revelers Whispered Secret songs now thawing By cautious, Venturing light. Each beam a bough, Laden With warm cargo, golden fruit Just sailing Into the west from eastern berth Climbing Over emerald waves, my eager breath A bow wave Before your hand. Stayed by timid storm, Old scars, Cloud banks over warming skies: A crown Cresting hill after high hill Withholding Rife, burning nature Swelling, Growing. I, frost-ladened fellow, Await Your golden caress and Fiery bosom Long forseen, beheld, reflected By moon's glow; My heart calls with yearning tempo: "Arise.

Inner Siege by Ghanstrom, literature

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Inner Siege

I hold your letter in hand: An invitation once sealed with a thousand riddles. By it, I am guided to your city where you, A soul inhabitant, Live among finest fountains and gardens, That put boastful Babylon to shame. Cautiously you peer Down from your steadfast battlements, Mightier than Qin Shi’s dreams put to stone, As you lived surrounded: Brigands and raiders who sought only to take What fineries your life has crafted for their merriment. Now a lone tear falls: There is no foothold in your crenellations, Nor gate or portcullis that you may open. You apologize softly, For the world has been so cruel, That you now live protected by

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Dandelions by Ghanstrom, literature

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Oaken Hearts by Ghanstrom, literature

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Oaken Hearts

Meet Me in the Grey by Ghanstrom, literature

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Nov 28
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Just a guy who enjoys love, thought, and poetry.

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Ghanstrom

Feb 1, 2016

Mentions and a word of thanks!

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Just over two months ago, I started posting poems here as a personal project.  I love poetry and felt like putting my words out there for others to find and muse over at their leisure.  I was pleasantly surprised by both the amount of traffic my page saw, and by the feedback and interaction I've received from those who've stopped by to read my work.  I had considered writing a journal like this when my page hit several milestones for views, but decided against it because my goal isn't so much to harvest views as it is to share thought and reflection with others.  However, I felt now would be a good time to express my thanks and excitement at

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Happy birthday !

Thanks!

thanks for the watch

You're absolutely welcome!

Paige-Milo

Nov 29, 2015

Hello Poet Pilgrim!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Deviantart!
And my comment on your prices on Poems you have brought?
I will anyways!
You have the finest of literature and poems that I chould like to share to everyone! You have a gift my dear, a gift of story and imagination!

Ghanstrom

Nov 29, 2015

Thank you for such a warm welcome and kind, supporting words! I'm glad you've enjoyed my poems. May the thrill of story and imagination ever-nurture your entirety. ^_^

Paige-Milo

Nov 29, 2015

Well, thank you for the welcoming return =3

And thanks again!