she cultivates control through surrender
in supplication, mind brought to heel.
symbols, murmured by skillful messenger,
flesh and blood secrets of soul revealed.
hounds and dragons guarding mysteries,
metaphors for fears and wild passions,
desire anointed with aromatic lotion.
oracle of love cloistered in hidden alcove.
death rides, astride pale horse,
galloping into armageddon,
hope rises from ash, phoenix takes flight,
radiant quetzal returning to source.
in blue embrace of cool lagoon,
essence drifts, in accord, beneath half-moon.
© 2025 Bruno Talerico
Stafford challenge day 16/365.
Desert Dweller 