When one is armed to kill
they will be lucky to fall
Within the ale of the ill
As the abnormal mind
Builds it's house in your head
The ropes of a digital watch
Snap and break within the skeleton figure
Of time's blessed coding
And every-time the sun
Touches the planet
We are trapped under five-hundred pounds
Of life
And so you wake the day
You find rocks in one pocket
And spent bullet cases
In the other
The fever of convincing
Loose hands carry the light
Towards the disco
Streets paved only years ago
In the center of the road
Holding your heart
Nothing more concrete
Not a song
Eyes shutter in the midst
As the twin lights head forward
Wanting to snuff out
The light and heart you carry
We no longer stir when the Masters of Chaos make their unexpected appearances
Not once will you think to jump
Follow your friends off the bridge
...Not like swan meat...
In swift turn you face away
The twin lights making closer their approach
Not a song
Nothing more concrete
No songs
Only the dance to the chime of
Death's pocket-watch
A contest entry
- Pic Prompt by Carolina Moon.
600 points, ended October 2, 2008, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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had me thinking
hmmm..... u r a great poet, a talented poet.
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hi there again it was my husband who clicked on here he doesnt usually do poetry but he says to tell you that he might now because this piece has really inspired him he thinks the second verse is absolutely awesome, especially the firs two lines it is he says a bloody masterpiece
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what an eerie write this is with a great rhythm to it and creative imagry as well, love the lines not once will you follow your friends off the btidge, not like swan meat, very stark heart in mouth stuff thanks for sharing this great write littlefishone
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this piece is very suspensful..leaves one hungry for the next line.
awesome job! bravo!
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i always follow my friends off the bridge.
dancing to the chime of death's pocket-watch.
that line just gives me a great mental image.
great write. and good luck.
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Wonderfully done! A nice suspense filled write. Thank you for your entry!
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All i can say is wow, seriously, i mean wow, this goes with that pic perfectly in my eyes, with your own spin to it. keep it flowing and good luck in the contest
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