on I sank
saturated in my own caliginosity
treading pools of melancholia
just a long swallow
in this incessant abyss…
groping in blackness
I found a hand
when you pulled me in
my insouciance fell away…
my darkblind eyes
knew not your nature
as you entered me
but there was comfort
in your warmth…
murky stagnant waters
run the deepest
my wounds soothed
you were my chance to dare
to feel again
you woke dormant
desire, a torrent
of lust
coursing through my veins
inhibitions shed, veneer unveiled
searing spike penetrating
icy stalactite dripping
Atlas and I both shuddered
and the world shook
Written by Nathalie and Matthew – March 2016
I am very much a solitary writer and it’s fair to say “collaborating” does not come easily to me – I need to feel a real connection to another writer to even begin to think about working with them…and obviously our writing styles must be, if not similar, at least able to “gel” somewhat. So, yes, I admit I’m a bit of a nightmarish collaborator. But Matt and I do have that connection, and writing styles that do “gel”…we’ve worked together once before: The Scar …and I’m still very fond of that little piece of writing 🙂
If you haven’t heard of Matt yet, please go and check him out @ This Mortal Flesh – he’s a brilliant writer and lives a little on the dark side, like I do 😉
Thank you for having me Matt, it has been an absolute pleasure 🙂
Image Credit: brandrificus.deviantart.com
A dark side is OK. I enjoy the way you use language so deeply and with such eloquence. I will be sure to check Matt out.
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Thank you so much for the kind words 🙂
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Dark is good
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Dark is very, very good.
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Thank you Nathalie, I am flattered and I am so glad our molds are similar!
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#EvilTwins 😉
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I am humbly admitting my jealousy xo
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Lol… I don’t know, I took Matt’s brilliant opening and got quite unsubtle there at the end…I always think collaborating would “tame” me a little but it never works out that way. Thanks for reading, Sir 🙂 xo
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It is my pleasure
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A wonderful, dark expression of what it is to be saved by ones lust…at least, that’s how I read it!
I really enjoyed this, and I will certainly check out Matt’s blog now. ☺ Well done to you both!
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It’s amazing how lust can blissfully blind us, isn’t it? Thanks for reading.
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It really is, and it can be quite worrying sometimes! 😂 No problem, it’s a great read.
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You read it right Adam, and thank you so much for the (as usual) encouraging words! 🙂
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You’re very welcome, I really liked it! 😄
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Nathalie and Matthew
so, so, so, so goooooooood…..such an amazing pairing. Two wonderful and beautiful souls whom I love.
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nothing but ❤ brother!
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Thank you Antony, I can’t speak on Matt’s behalf (loool) but there’s nothing but love for you on my part 💜😘
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❤️❤️❤️
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Outstanding collaboration! Your dark gels coalesced beautifully. 😀 Does this mean you’ll never write with me?! 😖
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Hey! Now I’m jealous! lol
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Jealousy is a disease for which I have a cure..I would gladly share some words with you too, Matthew. Seriously, if interested let’s explore the darkness together. 😎 Wetblisswp@yahoo.com
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uh oh…now I’m scared!…but willing!!
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Thanks so much! And, did I ever say that? *raises eyebrows* 😉 The truth is, your writing is HOT, as in, real red searing hot…I mean, I can do hot… I’ve done hot… but “your hot” is effortless…and the thought of me being involved in all this hotness is daunting…😬
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3AM?! That’s insane, but oh how I adore your scalding praise… even if you’re were not fully awake I’ll take it. Thank you! 😊 No, you never denied me, but your comment about not being a collaborator felt like I was standing outside of a closed door, but if you feel the urge to open it up I’d be more than happy to waltz in and share words with you!
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I was awake enough to choose my words carefully and mean everyone of them 😉
I may take you up on that offer one day, I may dare to… 🙂
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Good! I’ll be waiting. 😀
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You’ll have Matt in the meantime, he’s as eager to collaborate as I’m petrified of doing so 😉
Have a great day 😀
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It’s 3am and I’m reading about Matt being “jealous”… and replies mentioning offers to “explore the darkness together”…you guys! It’s that late over here that I can’t help but picture you in some seedy alley, furiously…scribbling together! 😂
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Beautifully done! Two clever minds that most certainly gel. Love this 🙂
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Thank you Ryan, I’m so very pleased you liked it 🙂
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Very much, Nathalie 🙂
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Both of you are truly talented writers. The languages you 2 chose I this poem is creative and heart-felt, and pure emotion. 🙂
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Thank you Charlie, I’m really pleased you enjoyed it 🙂
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Thank you so much for the kind words my friend 🙂
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Fantastic collaboration! I was enthralled…
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I’m so pleased you liked it, thank you! 💜
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Most welcome.
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Artwork and words. True and powerful write.
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Thank you so very much 🙂
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You are welcome.
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Beautiful artwork and powerful words by a talented writer. Please read and enjoy.
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Thank you for the reblog 🙂
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Thank you for the link to Matt. Great collaboration, love his site too.
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