a sigil written as a psalm




wanting

 

O shard of inward fire,

gather your quiet geometry here.

Let need stir beneath thought

rise as a single mark—

a turning glyph, bright hinge of intent. 

 

Set in the inner chamber:

a curve for hunger,

a stroke for courage,

a sealed point for the not-yet spoken. 

 

Let this sign stand—

neither plea,

nor bargain,

but desire’s clean shape

before the world touches it. 

 

And may its pattern open

only in the hour it chooses,

where hand is steady

and the path is ready

to receive its light.   

 

 

 



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Poetry by arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-05-23 at 02:45

Tags Psalm  Sigil  Want 

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one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
Once I understood the meaning of a sigil the poem became, again, magical for me (I think you're a magician/musician with words).
2026-05-23


Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
I echo what rob said. Plus, you’ve tagged this as psalm and that kinda checks. It’s very hymn-like. This poem.
2026-05-23


Rob Graber
While this is too obscure for me, I like the final stanza, with its effective use of rhyme.
2026-05-23


Clara Mae Gregory The PoetBay support member heart!
Your words are like a beautiful kaleidoscope sight of seeing.
I thank you very much for this one.
You have a gift.
The value
Is priceless.
Thank you
❤️❤️❤️
2026-05-23