Solitary confinement for a pieced together soul
is not the answer to the problem eating him whole
The darkness has spread out now,
weaving itself into a cage
trapping any and all despair
at this monstrous stage
Surely there must be some light within this decaying land,
even though his heart aches with each squeeze of the hand
Confidential information
within this ebony soul
may long to leak out
of confinement to be told
There are those who will listen to the secrets in your heart;
those who will not abandon you, torment you, or tear you apart
Days have ceased to exist
in the world of eternal night
This is reason enough
to want to give up the fight
Follow the trail of dilapidating petals upon the rotted ground
There is something more than betrayal; a friend to be found
There is no shame in feeling,
no need to hide it away
The frail may be able to cause harm,
but it can take many a day
Understanding is hard to find, quiet nature complex,
but one so open as this blossom is more than she reflects
Within darkness, there is always light,
and it may be hard to find,
but once you tread upon its territory,
you'll have one of a kind
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It says all that's needed.
Written May 19th, 2006
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Freaking marvlous, I love how it describes the land of such deadlyness Great poem best I have read all day,
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i will. thank you again thorn.
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And you're welcome. Carry those words to the light in your darkness.
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yes my dearest thorn, it definitely says all that is needed. your words are absolutely beautiful. the message is as clear as it could be, and it is one of beauty amidst ugliness, the light of hope within darkness and despair, and life within figurative death. and i take it directly to my heart. a place that is locked tight against most things in life. even myself.
and it is from there that i say thank you. -
Thank you, darling.
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This is such a beautiful poem, Rose. I love the imagery and the rhyme. It flows so perfectly. I love how you switch from two to four lines, then back again, keeping up a lovely rhythm. wonderful write.
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