Captured Soul

CAPTURED SOUL
BY A.W.NUTTER

Screams play an exciting melody to his ear
Trying to escape from the torment and fear
Praying for your death, no relief can you see
Begging to die so your soul can roam free

The beating too severe, your eyes start to cloud
Alone and frightened in a darkened shroud
A beacon of light suddenly flooding your essence
The Lord allows you to be aware of his presence

The joy filling your soul cannot be measured
Pain and fear gone, prayers had been answered
Your hand reaches out to touch the creator
Hearing a voice, you can’t stay with the Savior

Awakening to the reality of your captors face
As broken ribs his calloused fingers trace
Tears flow easily, before long they’re streaming
Touching the Savior, You must have been dreaming

Straining against the bindings salvation erased
Searing pain, the soul is forced to embrace
Screaming for mercy, a fool to have been praying
Tormented forever, there’s no hope of escaping
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 9/3/2010 7:01:00 AM
there's no worse feeling than helplessness but on the flip side of that coin there is no greater feeling than the thought and belief in righteous revenge...those who cause pain will endure pain plentiful
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Date: 6/4/2010 11:26:00 AM
Very intense, held me captive throughout A ~ rgds WN
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Date: 5/2/2010 12:24:00 PM
In reference to your last line ... isn't it wonderful to know we will ... smile ... powerful writing here, Anthony!!
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Date: 4/25/2010 2:35:00 PM
well done at last finding truth on our end, much does not matter, one can only hope to death over death no escape only shout, anyways, pleasant deep read from one soul,..p.d.
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Date: 3/31/2010 2:50:00 PM
Can you ever get any better? Yet another great write by Anthony Nutter. Best Wishes Always, Bill (Soup Mail)
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Date: 3/29/2010 3:14:00 PM
A seamless flow of truth, wonderfully execute. Long time I have been away and this is worth the read today. One love
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Date: 3/29/2010 8:56:00 AM
Well done, gripping even- Go to the Members area and click `Soup Mail`
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Date: 3/25/2010 6:46:00 AM
You've done a really good job with difficult topic, Great rhyming. I enjoyed reading your poem today
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Date: 3/15/2010 3:57:00 PM
I agree with another one of the comments that it has a sad ending where I was hoping for a happy one...Even a little scary is this write..Keep your creative pen flowing..Sara
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Date: 3/14/2010 4:53:00 AM
Interesting write Anthony great cont and well put together Daniel
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Date: 3/13/2010 9:15:00 AM
master of this genre! well done! AW! jimbo
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Date: 3/13/2010 6:00:00 AM
Very intense and powerful Anthony.. a great insight as to a lost soul who needed to be aware while living... u have brilliantly written the final outcome so very well.. thankxxx for your special comments on my newest poem... I just posted a new blog also if u care to comment ... thankxxx if u do ..luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.
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Date: 3/11/2010 4:52:00 PM
In the midst of this torture there is a glimpse of hope. As Gareth says , a powerful write. well done....thank you for reading my efforts and your kind comments....Margaret
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Date: 3/10/2010 3:12:00 PM
Hi Anthony. Great powerful write. However it has left me a little sad. I was kind of waiting for a happy ending on this one....but i think thats what makes it SO powerful, the fact it doesn't conclude the way your mind would have you perceive. 10/10!
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Date: 3/10/2010 8:38:00 AM
Wonderful piece here Anthony great flow...Good read...God Bless...Taz
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Date: 3/10/2010 6:20:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your magnificent poetry with us today Anthony. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/10/2010 5:52:00 AM
A powerful write Anthony! I like the meter and rhyme yet it has a free verse sense. Intriguing! Your subject matter is intense, as is the writing, I found it captivating! Jeralynn
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Date: 3/10/2010 5:17:00 AM
I think that a lot of rhyming in poems sounds forced but not here, this is a nice poem.
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