Follow the scent of ritual deeper into obscured places
past the watching eyes of a sacred few
with hands raised to a smiling sky
and eyes that tell of suffering shared by all
All that lies beneath the surface is hidden in plain sight
waiting to be seen by the uninitiated
The woodlands breathe in unison with the lost ones
who search among the brambles for discarded flowers
that bloom in the eyes of the May Queen
her gaze falling with the setting sun
slipping beneath the surface of new horror
even as her hands reach out to embrace it
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This poem was heavily inspired by the film Midsommar (2019). I watched it for the first time yesterday, and can honestly say that I don’t know if any movie has had as much of an effect on me as this one did. There’s probably never been a more beautifully photographed horror film, and that beauty coupled with some of the most viscerally intense scenes I’ve ever seen created an atmosphere that put me in a strange state of mind both during and after watching it. I both wanted and detested the ending that was given to me, and the path that led to it. I’d say it’s a must see, especially if you’re a fan of horror. That being said, I probably won’t be able to bring myself to watch it a second time for years…
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13 responses to “May Queen”
I would like to post this on my shared poetry site. 🙂 Please let me know if you have any objections. Full credit given to me of course! JK. 😉
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Haha, that would be great! Much appreciated, thank you (:
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Really beautiful David! We just added the movie to our Netflix list. My husband and I watched the trailer and it looks very interesting. I always wonder where you get your inspiration. Your work is so descriptive and thought provoking. Certainly understand the title now. Nice! Love Joni
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Thanks Joni! It’s definitely an intense one… I still have scenes stuck in my head from it! Cheers (:
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It is at the top of our list now. Beautiful poetry David. Love 💕 Joni. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Fabulous poem…now I’m curious about the movie you’ve referenced. You keep us on our toes, Mitchel 🙂
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Thank you! The movie is one of a kind for sure… sometimes hard to watch, but I thought it was worth it
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If I can access it, I may have a try 🙂
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You should give it a week and watch it again… Each time you watch it you find something new to like… saw it it in theaters and was like what the f…. did I just watch?… was this movie just a mind f…? did I like it or?… rented it on redbox… blew my mind… I like this movie… watched it on Prime… it is quite the amazing movie… needs to be seen more than once…
Speaking of amazing… great poem… captures the essence of its subject… while being very much its own thing… hope all is well…
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I’m thinking you might be right! The more I think about it the more I start wanting to see certain parts again, to see if there’s things I missed. I might wait a bit and give it another go.
Thanks so much, glad you liked it. Cheers (:
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Ooh, this is an amazing poem! I enjoyed it immensely! I actually haven’t seen Midsommar yet, but I have a digital copy, and it’s towards the top of my watch list. Now, I’m even more excited to watch it! 😀
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Thank you! You’re in for an experience, that’s for sure. Hope you enjoy the movie (:
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You’re most welcome! And it sure seems that way. Thanks! From the sound of it, I’m sure I will! 😄
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