Bypath of Thoughts

beneath a lambent glow
where shadows fall
in the echoes of silence
we dance on walls
in the abyss
of my loneliness

you hook my thoughts
on common grounds
standing on every corner
on the edges of memories

i've already paid the price
as you cast your demons
yet you act like fifty bucks
could still own my soul

in the byways of my mind
you lurk on every curve
tucked in desolate streets
between life and death
where i long to survive
and find my way out
of this torturous hold

you exist where only darkness lives
no street lights, to light the path
yet you linger when the fog lifts
in the cloud of smoke filled barrels

you exist in the clicks
of triggers pulled back
as you kiss my flush lips
with the press of steel

you exist in the blades
with edges pressed
tight against my chest
as you cut my heart out

yet i exist
in this frightened mind
worried that every turn
will eventually lead you out
into the mainstream of mind
where this lash of pain
will be the surrender of my life
as i finally succumb to death
by your hands


September 25, 2019
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Kauffman Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 10:00 PM
Sandy, Congratulations! This is filled with powerful images and a theme that needs exposure! Well done.
Chiri Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 5:54 PM
Sandy amazing g as always! Congrats to you my friend in a top win!;)
Adams Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 5:56 PM
Thank you so much Brenda.... hugs :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Wow Sandy, this is spectacular! Sometimes you have to live in darkness before you can recognize the light that will put those fears to death. I see why this won First Place, and deservingly so! I can relate. Congratulations! xxoo
Adams Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 1:24 PM
Thank you so much my friend. My muse likes to play in the dark and set the tones :) hugs
Kiser Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:31 PM
Congratulations on your well-penned win; powerful.
Adams Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:35 PM
Thank you...Silent one always has contests that pull power out of my words... hugs :)
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 3:42 AM
- Love it ... excellent written, Sandra :) - Congratulations on your winning :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 10:18 AM
Thank you my sweet friend :) hugs
There Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:03 PM
Congratulations, Sandy, on a meaningful win :)
Adams Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 10:18 AM
Thank you so much HT :) hugs
Pandit Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:25 PM
Back with congrats Sandy..I had no doubt you would be up there shining at #1..your words make me pause and reflect.
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:27 PM
I am honored to share a podium win with you my friend :) ...and thank you! hugs
Green Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations my friend for you 1st place recognition in this contest. Your poem was fantastic.
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:16 PM
thank you so much my friend...:) hugs
La France Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Sandra congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent poem!
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 4:51 PM
Thank you so much, i had no idea the contest even closed until i came home to these messages :) hugs
One Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Wow... you make the silent one speechless.... this is my favourite type of poetry, I felt every word and this is a dark and tragic journey someone goes through...The fifth stanza is just brilliant.. Flowing river’s beating drums Open up all of mind’s doors Overwhelming internal spurts Give rise to verses of sentimental words
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Thank you so much S.O., thanks for hosting yet another great contest that lured my muse through the dark streets, thank you for your kind words and the high placement :) hugs
There Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 2:52 PM
Another powerfully written piece with so much impact about the torment that survives after abuse. For many, those hands reach out and do their damage long after the perpetrator has gone. Good luck, Sandra ~ amazing...
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 4:48 PM
Thank you HT...some things victims go through can never be completely erased from the mind....:) hugs
Green Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 7:11 AM
Wow, this was painful and filled with fear it seems. These lonely backstreets only hold suffering and darkness till the end comes at the hands of one who fueled these fears. Deeply dark my friend but powerfully written. Best wishes in the contest
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Thank you my friend...my muse jumps at the chance to pen dark poems when a theme inspires her...hugs
Pandit Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:48 AM
A superb write..full of emotions that speak volumes about turbulence of love..you have the monopoly on poignant writes.. I didn't expect that ending. A TOP win for you, as always, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Thank you my friend...not sure how high it will place but was trying to dig deep in darkness for backstreets :) hugs
Krutsinger Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:07 AM
"no street lights, to light the path yet you linger when the fog lifts" - LOVELY!
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:56 AM
Thank you Caren...it took some thought to write this one for the contest :) hugs
Mcintosh Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Wow... Such a flood of emotion. Wonderful poetry. God bless you and I wish you the best in the contest
Adams Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 8:40 PM
thank you my friend, some of these contests draw deep writes out of me....hugs :) God Bless you!
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