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Shadowsong

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Frenzied winds whipping

through ebony waves,

caressing frigid cheeks

like a gentle mother's touch;

 

My soul lifted up on summer's breath

consecrated to heavens evermore;

cessation of earthly suffering

brings closure unto empty hearts.

 

Diamonds fall from heavy skies,

sorrowful tears for the forgotten;

thunder proclaims lonely lamentations

to an oblivious world, in foreign tongues.

 

Time has claimed the soul so rightfully hers,

and scarlet tides wash upon forsaken shores;

sand swallowing screams as storms rage 

upon Sahara's lips, where blood turns to dust.

Author notes

In case anyone's curious, it's about a suicide.

Inspired by the picture from Photobucket, provided by Kat.

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  • Sweet Impatience gold member
    August 10, 2008
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    this is extremely powerful and the imagery within this poem is profound. the emotions I felt while reading this poem were very powerful. suicide is often a touchy subject, but one that needs to be brought forth, not shoved in the darkness. you did a Fantastic job with this prompt. very deep insight and dark one at that.

    good luck in the contest

    kat


  • Unsigned gold member
    August 3, 2008
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    wow what a great picture..

    Good luck Laura...long time no speak

    Simon