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Belladonna

As I draw my last breath. 
I kiss her lips and wait.

I watch the carnival of lost souls.
Watch them all in their caravan.

On my weak body, I lay her hand.
How we laughed and played thru 
the meadows of our heaven.

Though I have faith in the night.
My tear filled skin is soaked to the bone.

Love should not be if it feels like this.
I should let the devil dance upon my grave.

"If it is true I never see you in the light of day again.
I shall be lost to the darkness forever more.

Belladonna, my love,  do not leave me now.
I cannot bare to lose you this day.

There would be no life in this body.
If I did not have your love and kindness
bestowed upon me.  





9/ 6/ 2013  Fri     listening to gothic music 

Belladonna is Latin for “beautiful lady”.

Copyright © Debbie Duncan | Year Posted 2013

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Vladislav Raven Date: 5/5/2017 12:46:00 PM Hi Debbie, i am so glad that you put me on to this poem. It is excellently written, wonderful content from start to finish. The emotions flow from beginning to end. The emotion touches my heart deeply as i read. A beautiful composition Debbie. This one has to be a seven and a fave. Listening to Gothic music, you have written a gothic poem to match. A quality write Debbie. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply

Keith O.J. Hunt Date: 2/26/2017 7:43:00 AM Such sweet sorrow here, done very well so the reader can feel more than just see. I especially liked your last verse. All the best. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/10/2014 5:57:00 PM Hi there, Loving this poem again. how are you doing, Debbie? Login to Reply

Don Johnson Date: 10/27/2013 7:29:00 PM yes it makes the goosebumps sway babe.... Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 10/27/2013 10:17:00 PM Does that mean you like it ;}

Kelly Deschler Date: 10/18/2013 5:57:00 PM I love this poem, Debbie! It almost reads like a vampire story. It has those gothic elements, yet there is a deep sadness within this poem. Excellent work!...By the way, I smiled at your note, "listening to gothic music". That sounds like me, too!...Thank you for the great comments. Sorry, I missed your birthday! :) Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 10/19/2013 12:13:00 AM Thank you Kelly ;}

Michael Ainsley Date: 10/18/2013 9:16:00 AM I forgot to say I really enjoyed reading this poem Belladonna. Thank you Debbie. Login to Reply

Michael Ainsley Date: 10/18/2013 9:09:00 AM This reminds me of my wife's passing. Everything I know of love I learned from her. The final lesson was that I should share what I Learned from her with the world and carry on. Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 10/18/2013 11:37:00 AM Thank you Michael ;}

Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/16/2013 1:48:00 AM watch someone leaving is always heartbreaking.especially when even the heart leaves too..Sad and beautiful ..Tnks for stopping by my humble verse. Login to Reply

Cherl Dunn Date: 9/15/2013 7:47:00 PM Passions saddening beauty lies within these lines and it has a beauty to itself alone nicely expressed here love it. cheri Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/16/2013 12:16:00 AM I thank you much ,, cheri ;}

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/15/2013 7:44:00 AM Hey--thanks for visiting. You are always an inspiration. Also, art museums are a lot like collections of poetry. We get to see just a little bit of how others perceive the world. Almost like getting into the brain of the artist as much as we can possibly do. Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/16/2013 12:17:00 AM Thank you Duke ;}

Duncan Chappell Date: 9/15/2013 1:15:00 AM as always more powerful in each and every poem xxxx duncan Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/15/2013 1:35:00 AM I thank you ;}

Yanny Widjanarko Date: 9/12/2013 9:51:00 AM Great inspiration here Debbie, enjoyed my reading today :) thanks for visiting in my page before :D wishing you a wonderful day :D hug, yanny Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/12/2013 1:27:00 PM Thank you Yanny ;}

Ken Carroll Date: 9/8/2013 2:26:00 PM Hi Debbie, A well crafted mystical write. Ken Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/8/2013 3:04:00 PM Thank you Ken ;}

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/7/2013 11:41:00 PM I was trying to think of carnival of lost souls as I read this. It made me feel like that old movie, so sad and haunting. Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/8/2013 9:00:00 AM Yes, there are a few old, old, movies with lost souls running around ;}

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 9/7/2013 8:03:00 PM Nice , touchy and passionate poem Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/8/2013 9:01:00 AM Thank you ;}

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/7/2013 4:02:00 PM Debbie, one of the prettiest poems I've read today. a deep and sad write... enjoyed very much... I had no idea you enjoyed Gothic music.. xox..Love Linda Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/7/2013 7:03:00 PM Thank you Linda ;} Ordo Funebris-portrait of innocence.wmv

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/7/2013 1:01:00 PM - Debbie (Belladonna), a poem that is touching and beautiful at the same time - Have a great weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/7/2013 2:19:00 PM Thank you Anne- Lise, YOU have a fab weekend my friend ;}

Karen Anglesey Date: 9/7/2013 9:48:00 AM This is excellent and an eloquent mix between subtle passion and musical inspiration. Favorite line "I watch the carnival of lost souls. Watch them all in their caravan". Captivating write :) Login to Reply Debbie Duncan Date: 9/7/2013 10:35:00 AM Thank you Karen , I almost took that line out ;}

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/7/2013 9:35:00 AM Debby, love does make life so much more. I was not built to be a go-it-alone soul so I know what inspires you. Thanks for all your comments and know you bring a dividend of pleasantness into my life. Thanks Login to Reply