Voodoo
Inscrutable presence
the red and black mask
on our wall.
You can sense
ancient wisdom within
the curve of its brow.
Eye holes dark voids
through which it watches
what’s going on.
Shell earrings dangling
on both sides
pick up every sound.
Slab of a nose
all the better
to sniff things out.
Finely chiselled lips
silent now but one day
will pronounce judgement.
I love the way each facet of the face is tuned to the room, leading to that surprising and almost chilling end. Great stuff!
I love the atmosphere that you create. It paints a potent picture. I’m scared…..! I have to ask why do you keep it on the wall?!!