These things I see when silence falls
When darkness fades the light
Taken away from this earthly life
On journeys past or moments lost
Where shadows play on vast unknowns
The things I see, they frighten me
But then the fear is calmed
I allow myself to watch in awe
Of things I’ve never known at all
Scenarios played before my eyes
Evil deeds and ominous cries
An alter bare in front of me
Placed up on the dead flat tree
Bound by those in company
I hear her woeful whimpers
As I watch a man step from the dark
As large as life and just as stout
His voice is low ,his laugh demise
I feel my body tremble
There in his hand a whip is placed
He runs it over her tearful face
Then strikes it on her ivory skin
Not once or twice but again and again
Her sobs are echoed in the night
When out of nowhere comes the light
A torch replaces the merciless whip
It’s flames casts luminosity on his grin
He revels in this torturous role
Inflicting pain on this poor woman’s soul
The branding iron is taken then
Crimson glow against pale skin
Upon her thigh the mark is made
I hear her flesh searing……
The scream begins from deep within
Her struggle lost to this malevolent man
The ghostly party abruptly ends
Stealing back into the night
They leave her at his mercy
My eyes are wide as I try to assist
I’m held still by a soothing grip
I see his hand run across her cheek
I hear her voice full of dread and meek
“Why have thou taken my soul to keep
I love not thee nor will I ever
Your cruelty is lost here Sir
I shall die a thousand deaths
You will have me never”
His wicked tongue spit back at her
“You will be mine until you die
and ever after and after then
a thousands lives you shall live again
Before I set you free
My child, you will forever belong to me”
My own struggle then began
As I tried to loosen the reassuring hands
That held me to this frightful scene
I battled against the force unseen
Screaming vengeance in God’s name
When suddenly I am home once more
I’m laying on the living room floor
Breathing jagged random breaths
I lay there for an instant
I try to move and moan from pain
My body aching from head to toe
As I move my hand against my thigh
I swear right then I thought I had died
And went to hell
A mark was left there on my flesh
Blistered red so nicely fresh
I thought that I must be insane
Then one day..
I met that man from my nightmares
It wasn’t long before he said
“You know you will forever belong to me”
as those words were spoken …
Flashes of moments I began to see
I know not what these visions are meant to be
Past lives or insanity’s call
But I know the man haunts me still
And will ,
I fear forever
Author notes
Past life? Insanity? Both? lol
This an actual happening..a memory of whatever kind..I see it often..though lessening in it's occurance
Written July 19th, 2003
A contest entry
- Past Memories by SilverxXxShadow.
250 points, ended July 24, 2003, 27 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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And so it will be... if that is what you believe... this man will in fact make of you a victim for as long as you accept that it is so. However... your knowing this... seems more to me a way for you to release him and yourself from considerations and vows made that only have bearing on you through your belief in their power to bind you to them. This si why it is not a good idea to speak a vow under any circumstances. One isn't limited to a single lifetime's influence and vows made without this realization can be binding for as long as one does not become aware of such.
The lesson is... to expereince the wrong done you fully... without judgement... then process out the fear and other nagative emotions that you are still holding a charge on so that it can once and for all be eliminated from your subconscious recall and you will no longer be a victim of your own fears and desire for vengence surrounding it. Great write woman! -
A very cool story. I like it when theres a start and a middle and an end. There was a vague ryhme in there and to be honest, i wanted it to continue throughout for that fairytale feel. Sounds like you have one of those reincarnated memories like from a ghost.Its quite a horrible recollection really... sounds like rape to me. Certainly paints a vivid image.
Not sure about the background, it ruins the white text in places but the main image is great:)
Well done
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Excellent!
You write so spine tingling... I have had experiences that I dare not pull up. Visits from beings that I wish not to conjur. Liked the intensity of the poem. It kept me riding along it's steady path. You are an excellent storyteller. Hope to read a novel soon. Great that you won the contest, you desreved it. Congratulations and keep it coming!
Much Love
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Congrads Pamela, was an awesome work and very worthy of winning, keeping writing and enlightening us all with your talent Bobby *BS*
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:)) Ha! Why am I not suprised that you won this! congradulations Pamela! This is a beautiful write! A beauitful write! I am diggin the picture too. ^_^ I could draw that... coloring it would be hell but drawing it would be simple. ^_^
I notice a lot of your writings have to do with a lack of freedom. Lost, trapped, while someone contained them, refusing you the freedom you deserve. Why is that, if you dont mind my asking?
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The imagery in this one hun so so very vivid indeed
Past lives or insanity calls
You penned this one so very well
Its a winner in my book hun
Nicely done Applauds
Hope you are ok and withstanding this Ky heat and eating those tomatoes I want sooooo much lol,,, mine are just starting to bloom roflol
Good luck
I loved it
Will catch up on your others tomorrow nite son wants on
Be sure to drop by and see your Ky cousin
Luv ya sis
Susan
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I confess I was a little exhausted after reading this one. Your portrayal was extremely vivid and the story unfolded before me like a movie...the ending was just right. In other words, ya done good!!
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I got the chills when I read this. This is such a wonderful write. It is in a sense long, but you kept my attention the whole time. NOT MANY POEMS CAN DO THAT EITHER. The images are so vivid within this. You're probably just reliving a memory from a past life of yours. I don't believe you to be insane, I've had similar things happen to me. They were really scary at first, but I've grown more used to them now. Anyways, this was a very enjoyable write...so much emotion and there's no words that I can think of that can compare to it. I absolutly love this poem. Thank you for entering my contest...Good luck.
~Shadow
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