Beholden To Hinnom

Valley of despair,
eager, burns eternal flames,
delivering souls.

Loathsome lake of fire,
choking forth ash and sulfur,
swallowing the damned.

Cursed, unholy ground,
biblical euphemism,
forge of wickedness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Cresswell Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Scary vivid description. well done.
Shetley Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 6:59 AM
No John, I actually don't believe in hell at all. But it was a fun write!
Loving Iii Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 6:43 AM
surely you don't believe such a place exist? John H Loving III
Dietrich Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 9:19 PM
A wickedly good threesome of haiku!! LUv, Andrea
Smalling Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Just came to see what my friend wrote today, and to enjoy her gift awhile, and bask in her genius.
A   Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 9:47 AM
wow! Intense haiku, enjoyed your poem,..p.s.
Devonshire Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Very powerful description of a place where souls of the damned are forced to retreat, Thvia. Really enjoyed the imagery. Love, Carlyn
Sweetheart Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Powerful write Thvia and wonderful words to describe the theme of the poem.. appreciate all your special comments today on my poetry ... always welcome my friend..with luv.. happy Sunday...
A   Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 2:08 PM
enjoyed your write, and i believe this is a haiku, the person probably got throwed off seeing two extra stanza's lol ..P.D.
Shetley Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM
And here I thought I was being clever with three 5-7-5 stanzas. Being my first haiku attempt I have to ask, what the heck is it then?
Chu Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 12:26 PM
As a poem, it's beautiful. Your talent shines. I definitely enjoyed the last stanza. You know the niche about Haikus? It forces us to write concisely and in the moment--which is what takes the reader into the moment. I'm making this a favorite poem, but it's not a haiku =)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace