Broken Ice

Heart breaking ice 
I have been bitten 
In the deepest 
chambers 
Cold black 
frosted ice 
Cracks begin 
Showing 

Watch where 
you are skating 
Oh but I 
am not depressed 
In fact 
the very opposite 
Raging mad 
Like a red rag 
to a bull 

A bird dirtied 
on the nest 
Blowing 
the main fuse 
Like a flash 
of lightning 
Heartless burning 
Deep inside 

Beyond 
my wildest belief 
To have the nerve 
Cold as steel 
I shake your hand 

Tainted 
my little paradise 
Drawing the past 
latest conquest 
A place dear to me 
Were I grew up 

Laughter and happiness 
echoes 
In the mind beautiful 
I have no words 
to say 
Cutting 

in blue cold steel 
On the blades edge 
On thin ice 
Breaking up 

I say forward 
Driving it in 
The dagger opening 
a deep wound 
In the heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Deschler Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM
I love the imagery in this poem! I love the comparison to the cracking of ice and a broken heart. This gives new meaning to the phrase "cold-hearted"! A very deep and emotional piece, Liam. Excellent poetry!
Mcdaid Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM
THANK YOU KELLY WONDERFUL COMMENT DEEPLY APPRECIATED
Jones Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 10:32 AM
A very well written piece that just drew me in from top to finish...
Mcdaid Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 3:15 PM
THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL COMMENT DEEPLY APPRECIATED
Fiery Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 8:20 AM
Once again a very well crafted work Liam ! You know how to express through your words...cheers !
Mcdaid Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 5:10 AM
THANK YOU I AM HUMBLED IN YOUR BEAUTY DEEPLY APPRECIATED
Chircop Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 6:01 AM
Very deep and powerful Liam..So deep
Chircop Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 6:04 AM
Willma below..We supported eachothers work for a long time.She has a beautiful heart..It reflects in her poetry.Im so glad many of these great poets are reading your posts..Your excellent posts..Well done Liam
Neels Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM
The opening line said it all Liam, then you ended it off with the dagger part.. Your brought that feeling across brilliantly with this piece..
Mcdaid Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 5:09 AM
WILMA YOUR WORDS SO TRUE THANK YOU KINDLY DEEPLY APPRECIATED
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