Mabh Savage
Words and the world passing by; how it sings to me; how I clamour back.
Tag: poets
Platinum Crumbs
I shower then dry off My armpits carefully Soaking up each drop of moisture With a scratchy towel Ready for more moisture Drying and soothing Only to be rolled over With wet, smelly goo, Designed to keep my Sweat at bay Roll over my… Continue Reading “Platinum Crumbs”
That Little Laugh
No doubt you’ve seen us The mischief makers Followers of a chaotic Maelstrom of love A little smirk on our faces A little laugh, perhaps As we listen to words only We can hear Rocks and sweets and toys In our pockets No we… Continue Reading “That Little Laugh”
I Am, I Will Be Drunk
Content warning: mentions of intoxication and drinking alcohol Charles Baudelaire, He said be drunk I know what he means I do. To be drunk on “Wine or poetry or virtue” Oh how I would love To make you drunk on poetry To feed you… Continue Reading “I Am, I Will Be Drunk”
Moon Day Mondays
Waxing Crescent – First Quarter Last night it seemed so bright and strong A bow of light A bower capable of Lifting the world As I glided home along motorways Lokabrenna searing my eyes By my side the whole way Orion’s companion A torch… Continue Reading “Moon Day Mondays”
Imbolg
Brigid came on the wind Blessing the brat bhríde Soaking it with cool rain Not quite winter waters Not quite springtime showers Tears from that in-between Liminal state of season A grief, a keening for the darkness Slowly washing away In the inevitable turn… Continue Reading “Imbolg”
Always
I was always falling for you My whole life Sometimes dancing so close to the edge Hearing the call Of your tales Both terrible and comic I felt for you Like no other I fell for you Little by little You guided my empathy… Continue Reading “Always”
Lightning Eyes
I don’t understand How people can’t tell I’m walking around With lightning eyes Your fire light struck me Ran through me Like magma I’m glowing with lava Red hot to the touch Slap a radioactive Hazard warning sign On my back And send me… Continue Reading “Lightning Eyes”
NaPoWriMo Day 14 – Water
Uisce I hiss like a hungry kettle My faltering Gaeilge Always practiced at the altar In honour of Her Uisce arís Not even knowing If it makes sense to say Water again Water again Red and flowing Life and dreams Surely, hardly What it… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 14 – Water”
NaPoWriMo Day 9 – Luck
Luck is a double-edged knife All last week It pointed up Lurking at the back Point threatening and insecure Making me unsure Then out it pops Right way up Point down Knife strapped firmly to the wood Some good luck, at last I think… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 9 – Luck”
NaPoWriMo Day 12 – Memory
It’s come up twice now Memory The white wispy shape Ephemeral Moving away faster Than I can grasp And honestly That’s okay I don’t need to remember Everything Then all these faceless Photos Pamphlets Shirts and ties Opinions Camaraderie And worse And I cursed… Continue Reading “NaPoWriMo Day 12 – Memory”
Mabh Savage 