Gales of adversary whip through life
clawing at castles of fortitude
intent on destruction to plunder power
manipulation from sinister forces.
Whispers repeatedly as rivals unbalance
threats of the ultimate, end of mortality
forces to cower passionate illumination
for those who clearly view lighted path.
Comprehension that death is a new beginning
shatters all fear fed by foes
as realisation of a higher plane
fragments the mirror reflecting devastation.
As rite of passage comes into view
power of death dissipates into vapour
spirits soar to worlds of splendour
revelling in new challenges awaiting.
Author notes
Prompt
“The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death”
- J. K. Rowling
A contest entry
- Be inspired by the quotes! by Beating.
450 points, ended December 28, 2007, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Nicely done !!! Thanks for sharing .. very deep !! good luck in the contest!!
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Wow! This is very well written, and you definitely succeeded in pulling out some of the same thoughts that I found in that quote. Good job!
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Wowzer!
Great poem, you have really taken the prompt and blown it out of the water
Fabtastically penned! Best of luck
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wow this is a truly amazing write and take on the prompt. it is so powerfully written with meaning. well done and best of luck
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