Each spark of opportunity
reveals this mind alive with mistrust,
with marks of former indignities
etched in bloody scars.
Ahead lies a darkened future
and I cringe from more deceit,
for surety is nonexistent
as I recoil from possibilities.
For so long I saw the light
never understood claws of misplaced faith,
yet creeping round the edges
was the mask of gloom's untruths.
Plagued with thoughts of evil's face
should this search proceed to the unexpected,
or recoil from life completely
within a solitary fluffy cloud.
To seek fulfillment and wisdom
the journey must continue,
with tentative steps I grasp my faith
in hope to reach my dream.
Author notes
Picture Credit - http://otsego-amigo.deviantart.com/art/into-the-dark-87163205
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A contest entry
- Come Get Your Pic Prompt! by foreverair.
500 points, ended September 7, 2008, 8 entries
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Comments
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oh, this is beautiful.
I really enjoyed it. your word choice is amazing, and the execution is superb.
i love how you took a more metaphorical approach to your prompt.
this poem flows so smoothly, and creates such great imagery.
I can actually kinda relate to the feelings in this poem. awesome job, i must say.
again, thanks for entering, and good luck!
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ok, your prompt is http://otsego-amigo.deviantart.com/art/into-the-dark-87163205
please credit: into the dark by *ostego-amigo
remember, if you really do not like this pic, you can ask for one more
Good Luck!
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