Pristine brass handles
on broken wooden doors,
a pretty sight amidst
decay and degradation;
in cobwebbed corners
there were fleeting thoughts:
Where exactly have I
been leading myself?
Fake crystal chandeliers
hanging from rotten beams,
a trick of the light
gives all the ugliness
a new beauty that gleams;
an oppression of memories,
that I cannot be alone
for fear of breakdown.
A comforting hearth
where once we lay,
flames went unnoticed
next to the heat of your heart,
the silence chased shadows
as words were a burden;
I know you can be
my saviour no longer.
The house now lies broken,
dust, splinters and graffiti,
rooms open to the sky
like a mockery of the safety
of being held in your arms;
silhouettes now whisper
all that could have been,
if mistakes had been forgiven.
Author notes
Not sure if it's ok, but I tried to combine two prompts, one picture and one quote:
Picture:
http://img6.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/4511/4511676bb7d5b47808af470a22fa20b1ae4b45a.jpg
Credit: http://lovewithoutrules.net/about.php
Quote:
Peyton - "I feel like you're always rescuing me. Also, like there's a giant elephant standing on my head"
From the show: One Tree Hill
A contest entry
- Click 51: One of my greatest addictions! by perfectsunset.
750 points, ended September 14, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Comments
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your words just hurt!!! as i read
and imagery is beautifully penned
thank you for sharing a excellent
piece of poetry with us
with love and blessings
Rend
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Wow, you've combined both prompts
beautifully; with power & edge.
This held so much depth, and
much can be unravelled within.
Loved it.
Thanks so much for entering,
it means a lot.
Best of luck
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i actually 'felt' this poem.. good work!
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