peckish hearts and eyes

what sly and sinister thoughts
linger behind that smile?
whiling away their hours
collecting their powers
to charm a mortal man
to his doomed delight.
a light on a cliff
guiding him to a safe harbour
if he is wise enough
to follow the source
with a discerning eye,
to make his journey safe
and, ultimately,
worth the odyssey
from the desert of the cold seas
into arms that share epiphany.


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.

This piece was inspired by a picture linked to me by a site editor who had writ to express her approval of my blog.

Thanks, Diana. The inspiration of your smile was quite pleasant.