Richly adorned, Misery’s mantle rests
Upon slumped and sullen shoulders
Choosing ignorance before epiphany
Cold now in the dark
Lost betwixt now and if
Defeated
Laxity spawned reason’s lapse
Corrosion waxes
Potency becomes critical
Welcomes terminal event horizons
Painted in fateful hues
That drip, deciduous
In vectors of demise
Pantomime cannot resist
Even empty pews
The final act draws nigh
Of the great and secret show
Solemn acts of violence
Border madness found in cellars
Cannibalism exists in shadows
Audience in silence wreathed
Confounded by the truth
Curtain falls
Exit left of stage
Author notes
We walk a fine line
A contest entry
- Calling All Abstract Poets!!!! by PerfectImperfection.
600 points, ended August 3, 2008, 15 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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A loaf of lovely verbiage that seemed to fit the bill.
A worthy read AND win! Congrats.
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as my own
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A very powerful piece of abstract depth and darkness, in contemplative bursts.. Well penned, with great attention to detail. Nicely articulated, the imagery is truly poignant, as well as thought provoking.
"Choosing ignorance before epiphany"
.. something about this line just screamed out to me - very intense ..
"Painted in fateful hues
That drip, deciduous
In vectors of demise"
.. excellent visual to thought here ..
Thank you so much for your entry!
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I think my biggest problem is I can never decide whether to exist stage right or left! sigh...
I confer with Az.. always compelling to read you are my friend!
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We walk a mighty fine line my friend! One step to either side...defines us. Always compelling to read and become lost in your creativity!
Best of luck~
Sue
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