Nightshade Belladonna

[BlackVelvetRose]

when the lacy veil coverd this gossamer landscape
cloaked within orchids, sullen in their deepening black
i felt the coolness of crushed velvet
trapped in the darkest shadows of my arms.

i hear a faint call, tickling the tendrils of my mind,
the windless tune of the belladonna symphony
playing in the darkened night engulfed within this fevered
nightshade the sorrowful song of the nightingale.

raising my glass, a goblet of the finest silver,
full of the fairies enchanted dew.
i taste the bitterness mingling with the
sweet taste of their darkest star falling tears.

enchantment rides upon the sighing breeze
as the time and years pass us by,
but the call of the nightshade belladonna
will always remain uniquely the same.

[sicksoul]

As your name implies, so your words deliver us this velvet rose of poetry. There's something intrinsically haunting about this piece, without seeming menacing. I think I found the darkness hidden in the idea that this same poison has been used throughout history and it gives this whole write a timeless feel. It could have been written several centuries ago or (lucky for us) today and it still would hold the same eerie, ominous feel to it. Loved the choice of flower and the idea of sipping it, as if to become immune to it's deadly properties while still using them against others. Wicked work dear^^

[songofmeadow]

I agree, there is great prettiness in your darkness which adds an almost innocent darker layer if that makes sense! An overall well structure and haunting poem mx

[the quiet poet]

Wow... Just wow... I loved the font color and your choice of words. Nice flow to it. I'll definetely reccomend this for the spotlight :)

[RogueInk]

This was a captivating work with a historical bent to it. I'll have to do some more research on this nightshade belladonna. I had heard of the term in passing awhile back, but never looked into it much.

[nativepride91]

I love this poem; it has that dark quality that I love about it. This poem is like a story; I am captivated by your words. GREAT POEM !!!!!!!!!!!

[robema1]

Such a call must be relief and burden at the same time. Clever point.

Cheers

[JohnFeddeler]

so easy to be drawn to the belladonna melodies. poison for the taking...

[Robert Haigh]

The Deadly Nightshade, or Belladonna...a plant that can be used for medicinal purposes, or to kill! A dark write, but a very poetic one, and also deceptively menacing, I felt. Very well done!

[ladymaybebaby]

Don't know how I missed this one, I usually read all of your work... you know I'm a big fan! Congratulations on your second shiny new spotlight ribbon, it's a much deserved honor! A great read, I'm glad I got a second chance to read this one!

-LMB
xoxo

[Mayflow]

Awesome write.

Who doesn't love and benefit from the Nightshades?


Potatoes, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, tamarios, pepinos, pimentos, paprika, and cayenne peppers So good and healthy.

[jwesley]

just loved the imagery of the 3rd stanza which brings the whole piece into intense focus.
Very much enjoyed your work, my friend.

j.

[artists_death]

I read it twice!

[platinummoon]

Belladonna: Beautiful Lady.
A beautiful poem. I truly enjoyed it.
I have met the Beautiful Lady many Times. I was a nurse and Belladonna was used in the treatment of heart disorders.

[dornicks]

A talented write,tinged with darkness, that leaves me wondering if the substance was used therapeutically or otherwise. Congratulations are due,

dornicks

[musie]

This was simply sublime, taking us to another place, a journey of enchantment...CONGRATULATIONS on the spotlight! Most deserved....Musie

[Sasha]

A striking piece of poetry to begin with. Such elgant imagery that was beautifully employed throughtout.
I love how the opening stanza set the reader's mind on the visual effect of, if I can say, speaker's experience, and indeed there's something beautifully dark about your choice of the theme, the language and delivery. Awesome work! Congratulations on the deserved Spotlight!

Sash

[Larsen M. Callirhoe]

very unusual poem about a subject I need to look into, this is very beautifully written. I am a fan of your poetry. congrats on well deserved spotlight.

victor

[BlackVelvetRose]

I have not been able to comment on this until now. I have been gone for a few days on a trip for my work. I would like to thank each and everyone of you that has commented and gave me support on my writing. I also want to thank the ones for choosing this poem for my second spotlight highlight. Thank you all so very much.... :)))