in the calm of twilight’s fold
damp in the Paris mist
across the cobblestone
past the patina of time
where the world’s pulse slows,
we walk past ghosts of revolution
she clutches a map of stars, and I,
a bouquet of forgotten songs
our laughter,
a melody caught between the arches
her touch,
a sudden flare,
lights up the enveloping night,
a silent rebellion against the dark-
and on our rendezvous
under arc de triomphe,
as the unknown solders
loaded their guns,
we fired kisses
deep into the night.
Image Description: A yellow-orange setting sun reflects on the dark cobblestone path. The cobblestones are dark and worn.
Credit: Justine Kober / Unsplash via Webador
About the Author
As an introvert, Raven Branhard (he/him) finds his voice through writing about his interactions with the world. Raven is a British citizen of Persian descent, and his upbringing was shaped by travel across Europe and Asia due to his father's work as well as political circumstances. Raven's poetry explores a range of social interactions and emotions, encompassing themes of love, longing, joy, and contentment. Read more of Raven's work on Threads under the name @ravenbranhard. Raven plans to release a poetry anthology in 2025.
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