Crossing over
loss of reason (Hell is the impossibility of reason)
The Ferryman man and I
shall ride together for a while
No flashing lights
no long dark tunnels
at the end no light to illuminate my smile
Life is just a flashing moment
short and sweet or long and hard
its all the same
a bated breath awaiting death
the dealer yet to turn the darkest card
violence and violins
the music of my soul
so like a dirge
blood and anger all entwined
Death is not a door that closes
it opens up and you pass through
the road will travel on I think you'll find
the Plague of ages
violence rages uncontrolled
as Riders in the dark are free to roam
It's just as well
this world is hell
Heaven is the possibility
that something more awaits the good
all as it should be
perhaps we could see
if our eyes were opened for a time
a season a year
the end is near
and yet I fear that each is left behind
to question answers
immortal dancers
sing the song of God
and mock our paltrey mortal coil
the fertile soil of our hearts
is turned to dust and desert by our haste
and such a waste
unanswered prayers
fervent calls for mercy go unheard
for gods and devils roll the dice
casting Lot unto the wolves
testing faith
demanding love
expecting praise
the sun to raise
as stars cast down crash into us
and worlds like memories will fade away
Author notes
JWGoethe
A contest entry
- Give me something DARK PW allowed by Elle Kaye.
800 points, ended August 13, 2008, 27 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - ~Broken Promises&&Shattered Hearts~Dark Poetry~ by BrokenDawn.
600 points, ended August 14, 2008, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Deep and overflowing with meaning this is a very beautifully written piece. Very dark and yet so full of thought.
Bravo and good luck!
~dawn♥ -
I really like the allusions that you have added to this piece, it adds depth to your work - very dark. Thank you for entering this contest
just a note to ask you to check that you have followed the rules - I wish you the best of luck when it comes to judging!
Keep writing
Polly
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You hit the spot, alright
This is definitely dark. Darker actually than I expected you to go, but hey - you established the flow well in the beginning. I guess this is what they mean by going 'down hill.'
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I can so identify with the mood of this write. You did a good job with flow and rhythm. I like this. Pen on...
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Oh my goodness
You had me completly on this and yes we do the best we can with what we have from day to day so unknowing of the outcome until often its too late yet we hold our faith high in the promise of better things to come .
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Poet ...
The crumbs indicate that there is a cake ...
I am grateful for all crumbs ... for my crumbs may be cake to others ...
And. Soon we are Home.
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Like a storm
A hurrican...the outer walls are furious...the eye is calm
The message clear and wise.
Bravo again my friend
wolf
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