by hope's own hand -

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surf groaning below she stood atop the cliff edge, blinking ... arms spread like Christ under the (now) purple sun nuclear ash drifting in soft zig-zags like a gentle Maine snow … there was no question now - no stone left unturned she was the LAST human being alive her species had pushed the limits of their own ids and acumen their greed and desire for power and control had finally won out over the better sensibilities of their hearts ... their best intentions and towering accomplishments were now but an echo of bitter mass casualty and she alone bore horrid witness - she alone was left to gasp humankind's final aching breath and with it, damn their folly ... and their gods. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Mid October 2018 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 10/22/2018 4:06:00 PM

Wow awesome poem, Gregory. I love the insinuation, if I interpret correctly, of religious conflict being the source of the end of times. Congrats on your well deserved top win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/22/2018 7:13:00 PM

Thanks so much! Yes, that's a part of the intent here, Line ... I think that the things we often put the most faith in, can be our most vulnerable spots, even as a race. I pray that humanity doesn't come to such an end, but one day it WILL end, and one day there will be only a single human left alive ... I wonder what that person's perspective will be on the situation, and what will bring it about? Blessings! :-) <3

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/21/2018 7:50:00 PM

I apologize to those who left comments that disappeared today - it appears it was a site-wide glitch of some kind, and I almost lost a poem as a result. I hope you will leave it again so it can be appreciated, but I thank you just the same for your kindness! :-)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2018 5:41:00 PM

Fabulous poem, Gregory! Loved it. I had a poem vanish into thin air and I had to post it again, lol Thank God I saved it! Whew...

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/21/2018 5:10:00 PM

I've often wondered about that. So perfectly expressed in words.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/21/2018 7:50:00 PM

Thank you so very much, SW, I greatly appreciate the kindness! :-) <3