Laura Breidenthal Poet Ode

Black Diamond

On the border of the obscure wastelands,
In the depths of shadows and torments,
Far beyond the land of Never Was, Never Will
Is a place where I hold you, strong and silent…
As the shards of your sensitive sadness prevail,
Sifting the awaiting coals below,
I shall reflect slivers of your light upon the darkest woe!

I fight with the broken alliance within the dimmest coves,
I mean to pull you into Death’s demise
Where the pained poets prevail and the suns of justice arise
So that e’en the coldest of coals reach warmth!
Generating power so strong, that the gods step aside
As these diamonds-to-be burst into the light of day
Revealing your words of Always Was… and Always Will
The Black Diamond, once captive…finally free…though coal black still!

For Shadow Hamilton's Contest: Fighting Depression(poems for PD)
12/7/14

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Valerie Staton January 6, 2019 at 6:22 PM Nicely done!

Stephen Kilmer November 20, 2015 at 9:26 PM Nice. I fell like a cheap suit in run down motel. But I think what I know you want out of this poem and you managed it. ~Kilmer~

Debbie Duncan August 12, 2015 at 7:47 PM Love it, awesome win :) Laura Breidenthal August 12, 2015 at 8:08 PM Thank you! It means a lot, you visiting older pieces. ~Laura

Afolabi Muideen May 4, 2015 at 11:20 PM This is wonderful and impressive poem,well penned

James Fraser January 27, 2015 at 2:04 PM Deep dark depths of depression expressed well withing your words Laura, James :)

Poet Destroyer A December 27, 2014 at 10:34 AM Laura, Congratulations on your win. I'm finally making time to read every entry, intended for me in Shadow's Hamilton depression contest. It was a tough fight, however at the end I prayed, and asked to take over and he did. WOW, it was what I call a miracle. Thanks for lifting my day with this poem... Love LINDA

Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2014 at 2:18 PM I am impressed by this wonderous piece of writing. I expect it will do very well in Shadow's contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta December 9, 2014 at 7:36 PM Well worded and nicely expressed poem, congrats on the win Laura Breidenthal December 25, 2014 at 5:08 PM Thanks, I appreciate it deeply. ~Laura

Maurice Yvonne December 9, 2014 at 1:46 PM This quite the write, very impressive, I will fav it and make sure to add you to my list of fav poets. Congratulations on your win! Laura Breidenthal December 25, 2014 at 5:07 PM Thanks so much Maurice (:

Shadow Hamilton December 9, 2014 at 7:15 AM congrats Laura on win with this poem that highlights the dark side hugs Laura Breidenthal December 9, 2014 at 11:57 AM Thank you very much! It's been a pleasure. Thanks for inspiring. ~Laura

Donovan Willis December 7, 2014 at 5:46 AM Great poem. Laura Breidenthal December 8, 2014 at 2:07 AM Many thanks, Donovan (:

Cynthia Ferguson December 7, 2014 at 5:32 AM that was the best poem about a black diamond I ever read, you nailed it, :) Laura Breidenthal December 8, 2014 at 1:55 AM Thanks Cynthia! That's so nice of you to say.. (:~Laura