Bring It Down

a memorial in time
bring it down
bring it down
a testament to bravery
bring it down
bring it down
a witness to chivalry
bring it down 
bring it down
a monumental beauty
bring it down 
bring it down
a statue turned gargoyle
bring it down
bring it down

I'll bring it down
this monument of words
this epic work of art
with hammer and chisel
with my bare hands
with my fingers torn
with my heart worn
I'll bring it down

I'll bring it down
Down to the ground
This abhorrent thing
grotesquely formed
no longer adorned
this thing of shame
remnant of the game

I'll bring it down
I'll pulverize stone
Only dust will remain
of what I disdain
washed away in the rain
of the tears
That you brought down....

Eileen Manassian

pridevanitymemorialdramatic monologue

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Laura Breidenthal

August 6, 2015 at 7:15 PM

This read like an inspirational song. Gave me the chills reading this. I absolutely love it! A FAV! The second stanza really fascinates me. Your powerful poetry always hits a strong chord inside me. You are awesome beautiful poetess! Always, Laura

Laura Breidenthal

August 6, 2015 at 7:16 PM

Not to mention the intriguing photos as well! Just as we can create and make well, we can destroy and bring hell. ~Laura

Richard Lamoureux

August 6, 2015 at 7:42 AM

for me the word that pops out is "shame". When a person is shamed it seperates them from the person God formed them to be. We are created in his image and shame is a tool used by the deceiver to make us believe we are less than the dust from which God formed these temporary vessels we occupy. This is a powerful contemplative piece.