We tremble in shadows
with random bits of carcass
to remind us
that we are never safe.
Do we dare to breath
only to retch, to retch only
to perish in
bloody massacres to fulfill the incomprehensible
dream
of peace or “something like it”
Pressing hands to lips
we stifle cries
of heart broke anger,
to know our hope was never lost,
it was stolen.
Author notes
Prompted by a picture titled "Queen" by Apius at Diviantart.com
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http://aspius.deviantart.com/art/QUEEN-25225860
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"We tremble in shadows
with random bits of carcass
to remind us
that we are never safe."
I love that first stanza, it's awesome! -
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I looked at the picture and this is what I saw, hope it works.
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