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Rust-Stained Tears

Vermilion tears down an angel's cheek, Sorry to say, did not dry this very week; Rather, turning to rust as devil deals Lust, a thrust, parlay, iniquity steals. Indulge in saturnine preludes to this The dark interludes in a crimson kiss Bleed hell and cry blood for a twist They sneak and walk among deepening bliss. They look to kill Christ again, auguring a Warning, heed heaven's call to halt decay Show reverence for the ecclesiastic Kiss the clay, and the mold is fantastic. Trust that guide, drawing lightning in the back Calling forward to the front of the pack; Love all your brothers, for then you can trust They too cry them, colored in muddy rust.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 2/8/2012 7:09:00 PM
like those vermilion tears (had to look it up) there's alot of hidden inferences to the ecclesiastic and the enemy thereof. And the third stanza is exactly what is being attempted in the world stage and probably always will. you have written a mysterious poem here Tim and causes one to think, thank you for your encouraging comment on my poem
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Date: 2/8/2012 12:50:00 PM
an expressive journey of words so wise and brilliantly penned Tim.. luv the last four lines .. so emphatically profound.. good luck if u entered into the new contest luv..
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Date: 2/7/2012 10:02:00 PM
This seems laden with deep meaning. Kind of a hard one for me to get but I sure love the imagery, Tim. You have a great vocabulary!!
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