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Darkling
by Clara Mae GregoryBORN OF BRINE
BRILLIANCE BRINDLED
BEFORE BLACKNESS
BROKE ITS BREATH
MEMORIES MIRAGE
TRUMPING TEMPORAL TIME
IN A MACERATED MIND
DARKLING IN DEATH 04/22/2018
Author's Note: VOCABULARY info:
Word Origin and History for brindled
adj.
"marked with streaks, streaked with a dark color," 1670s, from Middle English brended (early 15c.), from bren "brown color" (13c.), noun made from past participle of brennen "burn" (see burn (v.)); the derived adjective perhaps means "marked as though by branding or burning." Form altered perhaps by influence of kindled.
macerated verb (used with object), macerated, macerating.
1.to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid.
2.to soften or decompose (food) by the action of a solvent.
3.to cause to grow thin.
verb (used without object), macerated, macerating.
4.to undergo maceration.
5.to become thin or emaciated; waste away.
darkling adjective
2.growing dark.
3.being or occurring in the dark; dark; obscure.
4.vaguely threatening or menacing.
Posted on 04/22/2018
Copyright © 2025 Clara Mae Gregory
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 04/26/18 at 10:29 PM I had to look up some of the words, but it was worth it. The last two lines are very evocative and thought-provoking. I like the alliteration. I know it might have fallen into disrepute, but I cannot resist it either. Whatever works, huh? You poem works! Thank you Clara. |
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