i am a splintered grain
scorched to the core
borne from the seed of adam
there is a division of veins
that cracks like stone
the other shrouds me in somber
i am distracted by drumming
heartbeats at their threshold
playing the dark music below
sacred was the crown of thorns
but now circumstance
splits me in two
one embracing mercy
the other
only fuel for the fire
Author notes
Your opening challenge is: "Quote Unquote"
Use the following quote:
"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the
freedom to make mistakes." ~ Mahatma Gandhi.
A contest entry
- Tour De Monde 09 Round 1 by Errant Panther.
400 points, ended September 28, 11 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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This is a brilliant take on the prompt.
I love the metaphor, the language and the format used.
Every line made such an impact!
Thank you for entering round one and best wishes
Lynda♥
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oh wow!! it been a while since I've stopped by your poem...what have I missed! this is just breath-taking..I love the format of this poem..I also love the voice of this..so subtle..so soft..but full of depth and intrigue..nothing less than what I expected form a fav. well written poet!
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Wonderfully written. Even in destruction you have managed birth and beauty.
John
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This is beautiful, my Friend. Good luck in the contest, Scribe. 
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