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Dawn of Misfortune

You’re the dawn of despair and gloominess You’re the sunset that discards my gladness You deceived me…you made me trek the road of calamity You grieve for me…you yearn for my sympathy… but I overlook your pity Horror strikes me, scorching away my destiny My confidence has slowly departed from me…so what should I do? Terror swallows me alive, now I’m begging to flee! My self-reliance has disregarded and fled from thee…now I’m crammed with woe Digest the emptiness that I feel deep inside Heed to what I’m about to announce to you… Digest the affliction that I brushed aside Hear what I’m about to warn you about…it’s all true You deserted me…melt the isolation that has filled us with woe You brainwashed me…you tarnished my bliss You captivated me…now I have nowhere to go You terrorized me…you singed up my happiness You’re the dawn of anguish and shame You’re the midnight stars that burn with fame You betrayed me…you made me cut down my garden…shedding fertility You mourn for me…you long for my forgiveness… so I’m ready to accept your plea What is the code that will animate your presence? What is the code that will liquefy the ice of silence?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/24/2012 10:35:00 PM
Raw and visceral emotion... a remarkable poem with strong phrasing and imagery. Well done David! Best wishes, Keith
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