Amethyst Bed
written by: Angel Edwards
@vancouverAngel
child sleeps
inside
an amethyst
she has no mouth
no lips to kiss
Four glass stairs
lead to the outside
her world ashine
under a half moon
topaz bushes
illuminate
ancient fountain
in the centre
flowing water
forever
propels
a rainbow stream
she scoops some water
into her boneless hand
as she breathes in
the magic water
ghost friend jack
becomes visible
she attempts
as always in vain
always to his laughter
to embrace
to touch
she cannot
Jack is dressed up
like a king
crooked crown
velvet purple cloak
trailing
Jack has no eyes
his vision is wise
neither would fall in love
innocent child love only
best friends
child ghosts
Angel Edwards has performed as a solo artist singer songwriter guitarist around the Vancouver area for over 35 years. Prior to this Angel was a singer in many cover rock bands and pop rock duos. Angel as a solo musician has an extensive repertoire of vintage country, classic rock folk and original indie rock pop music. She has written 4 books of poetry published by Silver Bow Publishing. Her short stories have been published by "Our Canada Magazine", "More of Our Canada Magazine", "Vancouver Weekly and "The Galway Review" in Ireland. In 2022 -2026 numerous publications of her poetry and short stories by "The Lothlorien Poetry Journal" from Paris, France and the UK. Her poetry has been published in numerous ezines including "Spillwords" from New York, New York, as well as numerous E zines from Toronto, New Westminster, the USA and the UK. Angel is a long time member of SOCAN and BMI, a member of The League of Canadian Poets and Vancouver Musicians Association branch of the AFofM. Angel is a vegan, an animal lover and an ardent bird watcher.
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