The walls are closing in
as the last remnants of sanity
bleed away into the shadows.
Spectres of light
claw like living cadavers,
their robes washing through
my river of bloodstained memories
that haunt,
night and day.
Mere pretence at a light
showing me the path
to peace and release,
these apparitions
plunder and destroy.
I am gagging on my own sorrow
and have severed the chords
of the raging beast within.
I have finally won,
outsmarting the visions
attempting to corrode all reason,
beating that constant steady rhythm
of subjugation.
Author notes
Picture Credit=7. http://rippingandfailing.deviantart.com/art/The-Corridor-108435870
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A contest entry
- Dark picture prompt by desiredpain.
1075 points, ended January 10, 14 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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a good dark piece of poetry, don't gag! here have a piece of fresh fruit, it will help. a positive ending, escape is found.
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Congradulations on the victory...
It has great imagery and everything... I can see why yours beat me by a long shot...
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You have created a dark mood with this piece, it just jumps out at you
Loved the imagery
All the best In the contest
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great write...love the imagery and your words brought the picture to life...good luck to you
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Excellent
Such an intense write. So perfect for the picture. Best of luck in the contest
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Wow,
Such a descriptive piece that draws the reader in with that rich imagery. You have such a gift for detail, and what a blessing it is to read such works that make the reader want more and more.. Thanks for sharing your talented soul.
And all the best within the contest, I love it! Great ending as well. 
Peace, your friend, Timothy
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Now this poem here I can say I relate too very much. Your poem and the picture made the hairs stand up behind my neck, somewhat chilling.
It brought back memories of when I was in prison.
You did so well with this, all the best in the contest
Ken
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