A Lost Hero in Pensive Thought

[Tetsanosuke]

I cannot share these words with you
With their darkness undefined
I always try to be the hero
But this time I can't, oh my~

I wonder when I can refine
My thoughts upon this matter,
As if every step is defined
By each idea we shatter

The pieces are our perspectives
Placed in a porcelain bowl
Boxed up tight in peridot
Sent in a downhill roll

I can not help but wonder
When I became a villain,
When heroes' deed fell to bleed
And the actions equated to killing

The blood of desire fills red
Within long strands of tissue,
Cheeks fire brand't and dry
Ideas becoming the issue

Where lays my mind in the sea,
A water's shine reflects the conscience;
Where I was sand and you were Calypso
I held you up and let you go

But one thing stands clear from this
When I feel your ocean embrace-
In the whisper between your words,
I am also awed by your emollient face

The shape which haunts my dreams,
Drawn clear in the winter's breath-
A beauty that is best, and yet
Begs my mind to rest

And here I stand a villain
Looking through the glass,
Once a hero, a mirror torn
Perhaps again when time has passed

[Princess Cupcake]

You're so good at poetry, Tetsanosuke! I love your writing. It flows very well. My favorite is the second to last stanza. Would you mind telling me about your process?

[Tetsanosuke]

First of all, thank you kindly.

As for my process; it's not too complicated. I use experiences/emotions/concepts/perspectives as the paint, and language as the brush.

I utilize poetry as an outlet for my emotions, a playground for my thoughts, and I really enjoy seeing how people respond to it. I like to see if they understand my feelings, or if they interpret it in fantastic ways that I didn't think about while writing.

So; that's more or less my process. As well as a bit more. xD

[Princess Cupcake]

I like the sound of that. "Playground for my thoughts." You definitely have a way with words and I look forward to seeing more of your poetry. :3