A Love's Death

With a slow and subtle prick,
Oh, how the blade doth tarry.
It cuts the heart to the quick.
Blind optimism cannot parry.

Wild shadows spring and dance;
Hope fades grimly nonetheless.
Without pomp and circumstance,
Its life slides into nothingness.

With gasps and groans it shudders.
Turning one last time to see.
Through waning tears it mutters,
“Have no pity you for me.

For after every dusk comes night;
Blackness into void seems drawn.
But, ever will the Force of Light,
Bring round a pure new dawn.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A   Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Nice to read this epic poem again, Chris... linda
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 6:45 PM
Excellent cadence and rhyme... first rate phrasing and imagery too. Well done Chris! Best wishes, Keith
Dalei Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 5:20 AM
Beautiful write. Keep it up,,,,,,,,,,hugs
Coleman Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 2:53 PM
Thank you! Fortunately, I wrote this several years ago and have experienced great healing and blessing since then.
A   Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Hi Chris, amazing and epic write... i enjoyed the dusk imagery... LINDA
Coleman Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 2:54 PM
Thank you, Linda! That particular verse was really powerful and inspirational for me. I am glad you appreciated it.
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