poemranker ::Woman on the Stairs by James Rykelangeli

DetailsThe poem, its numbers, and the conversation.

Free verse № 121022

Woman on the Stairs

by James Rykelangeli

Member since 2005 · Posted 4 Mar 2005 · 5 comments

Under a chandelier of stars Winds the stairway of the sky Where the marmoreal moon Takes her soundless steps. The newel is The nightingale’s song. The steps’ stone is Black star sapphires. Her silver gown Caresses the stairs. Her silver eyes Give the night their shine. She is always adjusting The faceted sea, Her imperfect mirror, Tilting it out and in Upon the shore, Flattering her Eternally. With her ascent Awaits her groom Behind the door of aurora With its many hues And a lark’s song for a handle.

Rate it

0 is the worst, 10 the best. Pick a number, add a comment if you like, then send it. Keys: 0–9 pick, Enter sends.

mean 5.67 weighted 5.08 rank 6432 views 173 View voting details →

3 votes so far. Yours would make 4.3 votes so far

5 comments

[9] Dovina 4-Mar-05/7:44 AM Reply
Rich with language. Although it evokes grand visions of the night, I look for meaning and shall perhaps look again.
[n/a] Goad › Dovina 4-Mar-05/6:22 PM Reply
No, Dov', this marmoreal newel
(Though it brightens the night like a jewel)
Wasn't written for mullin'
It's just some wank pullin'
On his moonlight bespatteréd tool.
[9] Dovina › Goad 5-Mar-05/7:28 AM Reply
No, Goad, this staircase newel
Indeed brightens night like a jewel
Its chandelier stars
And mystery like mars
Bespatter your thoughts to the cesspool
[n/a] Goad › Dovina 5-Mar-05/1:39 PM Reply
Anapestic is tricky to get
It's quite clear you've not mastered it yet.
I hope you'd've redacted
And were merely distracted
'cuz the newel was making you wet.
[8] edpeterson 4-Mar-05/11:32 AM Reply
and then he pulled it out and made her smoke it.