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An Alienation of Revelations

An alienation of Revelations The rudimentary elements, all collapsed broke free The whole ordeal made no sense at all Eclipses and darkened wars of solitude made the eve It was difficult to comprehend and to accept. The deluge of torrid ramblings filled my deranged and already on edge mind I got flung into the arms of the prevalent, push and pull, struggle I plummeted, head first into a deathly vortex of inhibition and Lack of strength The fears that once pursued me, appeared right in front of my eyes Their ice cold stares, annihilated all resistance left in me I let go. I had had enough of the charade My brave soul searched for some light but there was none to be found All the avenues were blocked off, no access or solace present. I was an empty vessel of strength, all of me was worthless. Nothing to move this heavy load I was carrying around with me, Gripping the saddles and reins of this dark horse I was riding on, All the thudding and clopping could not compete with the cacophonous beating heart. Nothing could silence the devils taunts, nor the resonating screech of my torn soul In search of some help and comfort, I crutched across the landscape, looking for some shade But the shades were to dark a reality to part with, memories ran too deep; the memories ran to deep Alienation of a different order, I got locked out of my already fragile mind. As the clock struck one, I found myself at the bridge of defeat. My precious heart a victim to the arson, the smoldering remnants of a dying past A single breathe escapes my lips and like some weird musical My croaking soulless heart gave one last shriek then died Like chaff in the, ever changing, wind my conscience drifted away. As the smoke cleared and everything came into focus I find my hand gripping a still burning matchstick As the sun started to rise, the fire extinguished A simple question awakens within the depth of my senses What have I done?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 2/6/2016 4:49:00 AM
Greetings Paul. Congrats for having your piece featured in the poetrysoup homepage!!! ;-)
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Date: 2/1/2016 6:14:00 PM
Paul,:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 2/2/2016 8:13:00 AM
Thanx . For your faith in me. I feel so honoured. Wow. Never thought mine would appear on the homepage.
Date: 10/22/2015 3:17:00 AM
- Hello Paul :) - Autumn is a great time to write and read poems :) - I welcome you to the P - Soup, with your great first poem :) - Hope you will have a nice time here with us - Best wishes and good luck - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 11/18/2015 4:40:00 AM
Hey. Autumns actually my favourite time to write. Surprise. Surprise. Lol. Thank you for such a warming welcome.
Date: 10/21/2015 10:46:00 AM
Wow, Paul! if this is a prelude of what's to come, then we better get ready! Loved the question ending.... really speak to the soul..... Welcome to Soup, friend
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 11/18/2015 4:38:00 AM
Thank you. Well there's definitely more to come. Lol. I aim to reinvigorate the norm.
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 11/18/2015 4:38:00 AM
Thank you. Well there's definitely more to come. Lol. I aim to reinvigorate the norm. Thank you for your honesty.
Date: 10/21/2015 12:02:00 AM
Paul, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 11/18/2015 4:37:00 AM
Thank you, so much for being my poet buddy. Thank you for such a warm welcome.
Date: 10/20/2015 10:33:00 AM
Hi Paul, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 11/18/2015 4:35:00 AM
Thank you, so much for your heart warming welcome. A friend in deed. Lol. Will chat soon.
Date: 10/20/2015 6:54:00 AM
What indeed? A dark but gripping and complex first submission to the site, Paul. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I hope that you will take great pleasure from reading and sharing your works with like-minded souls from across the globe. Enjoy your stay. Regards, Viv
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Paul Machintosh
Date: 11/18/2015 4:34:00 AM
Thank you, so much for your heart warming welcome. I am looking forward to sharing my ideas and thoughts with the community.

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