Notes About The Poem

Written for the contest " mocking the dead" by Silent One

Casket of Chaos

I am like faded leaves,
beneath my frail feet,
failing your forbidden name
that crushed the petals of 
blossoming hopes,
dusted with dark 
obsidian nightmares,
enclosed in 
seeds of discontent,
sprinkled by sleeping
black dragonflies,
resting on fruitless twigs,
in vales of solitude.

Perhaps nature too
feels the pain I’ve been
carrying when
invisible thorns pierce 
my fragile heart,
to leave me bleeding epitaphs,
of dead dreams like 
an endless waterfall,
streaming venomous words,
swallowed as bitter truth,
learned through brutality.

Here I am, writing a 
letter from the grave;
in a casket of chaos;
like the flower I once
used to be,
lost and withered,
beneath clouds of misery.

But skies are no longer 
my comfort, and the moon
has forgotten the 
healing anthem.
Hell is empty 
and all the devils
are here, strangling me-
mocking the dead, 
with fiery chains of anger,
that shackle me,
as I lay my hair down,
on all the blood soaked
daggers that stabbed me.

So let me sway,
to the sanctimonious 
rhythm of reaper’s rhapsody,
for pain is my testimony,
that I shall heed,
whilst fallen angels 
chant across the 
ceremony of betrayal,
allowing my fears 
to rest in peace,
no longer having to
look back for a 
final bullet from 
the familiar faces that 
deceived me in my
walk of faith,
as luminescent spheres
are full of astroblemes,
showing me how
destiny is not on my side.
And everything I love is burned
into timeless sands of 
scars that still sting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Alexander Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Great piece. Thank you
Jones Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 1:08 PM
How did I miss this gem? Congrats!
One Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Sometimes the way you describe things leaves me in awe.. You have a great way with words and metaphors.. excellent poem.. Thank you for writing for my poem and congratulations on your placement..
Empress Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 12:07 PM
So sweet u are silent one, thank u for saying that made me smile a little
Greenhough Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Descriptive and suspenseful. I enjoyed this poem.
Hind Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 1:58 PM
I cannot begin to say how honest and haunting this is. Unbeliebable...
Empress Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 12:07 PM
Awwn u are truly a gem
Kaufman Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 2:14 PM
This is so incredibly captivating and awesome. Super wowed by your gift dear.
Empress Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 12:07 PM
Thank u so much kind soul appreciate u
One Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 9:29 AM
"So let me sway to the sanctimonious rhythm of the reapers Rhapsody" You're use of imagery in all of your poems is awe-inspiring. Becoming one with nature in all of your pain and breaking away to face the torment of the devils. It's beautiful. I really enjoyed this poem.
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:26 AM
Thank you so very much for your visit and feedback truly grateful
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 5:19 AM
black dragonflies, resting on fruitless twigs, in vales of solitude...All at once beautiful, dark and sad.
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Thank you kind soul for reading and for leaving your feedback. Grateful really
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:56 PM
Dark and captivating! A stunning, beautifully composed work! :)
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Thank you so very much truly
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:34 AM
Thank you so very much truly
Edmonds  Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Wow! Ink you are an inspiration to poets everywhere, this is a magnificent write, sombre yet elegantly so, I enjoyed every word in every line… Belle
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Awwn this is such a kind thing for you to say dear beautiful belle. Truly grateful for your warm support always
Downing  Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM
HOLY GOODNESS!!! My word, Inky, you are magnificent! Okay, my fave because this is just too amazing. Masterpiece.
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:40 AM
Awwn this is too kind of you to say . I just bleed emotions. Nothing great but u are so sweet I appreciate u so much for not just supporting me but for buying my book too so grateful
Y. Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:17 AM
WoW! Empress, First of I must say your title alone caught my attention. However, as I began to read I was not disappointed. This is so well written. I found it to have deep and dark content and imagery. You gave a voice to the" character" within your write. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great weekend-Alexis
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Awwn this is such a sincere and beautiful comment truly i am grateful for your support thank u so much for your beautiful visit
Poet Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Dear friend Ink. This new poem is truly captivating. The vivid imagery you have employed, and the theme of death and mockery, have resulted in a multitude of poignant scenes filled with sorrow. The description of the place is incredibly evocative of the feeling of chaos you have portrayed. Your writing conveys the heart-wrenching agony caused by the betrayals inflicted by those we hold dear and familiar faces. Albeit dark, it accurately reflects the unfortunate reality that life can present.
Empress Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Thank you always my friend
Rhymes Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Amazing . Love it
Pandit Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 6:09 AM
for pain is my testimony, that I shall heed, whilst fallen angels chant across the ceremony of betrayal, allowing my fears to rest in peace--Wonderfully evocative of the place you describe. I felt the vibes of epitaphs throughout reflecting the chaos you describe, Ink. Excellent poetry as always!
Sands Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:57 AM
Wow, this is powerful. You have taken the contest prompt and shown us so much. Deep, thought proving and well written :)
George Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Surrounded by 'dark obsidian nightmares', you listen to the 'sanctimonious reaper's raphsody' as a welcome song ! How beautifully and powerfully, you have chosen every word and image. The utterly bleak world you have created doesn't let a ray of light in. I see only the 'fruitless twigs"and "bleeding epitaphs"! What shall I call you other than Empress of poetry !
Onpaper Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:25 AM
Mmmm mmmm mmm faded leaves, crushed petals , black dragonflies, fruitless twigs… giving me elements of dark autumn… love, love love it papi.. here I am writing a letter from the grave … mmmmmmm that hit the spot!!!! Oh my goodness that ending is EVERYTHIIIIN! Everything I love is is burned into timeless sands of scars that still sing stars. Masterpiece!!
Sharma  Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:18 AM
My goodness, dear Ink! This write pulled my gloomy heartstrings and made me feel the depth of these vulnerable emotions..Sigh, what a heart-wrenching write that describes the pain from the shades of betrayals given by the loved ones and familiar faces.There are so many lines that pierced right through and expressed the words of my soul with "as I lay my hair down, on all the blood soaked daggers that stabbed me" So poignant"to leave me bleeding epitaphs, of dead dreams like an endless waterfall
Empress Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 7:03 AM
Awwn thank you so much my angelic star you are one of my most loyal supporters! Blessed to have you and to receive such feedback always. Thank you so much
Sharma  Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:20 AM
This is an absolutely phenomenal take for the contest, so full of melancholic descriptions yet flowing so creatively with effortless alliterations and phraseology.. I really love how you ended it with "And everything I love is burned into timeless sands of scars that still sing stars" This speaks so much, even when love has turned into ashes, out scars still sing stars..You're a very beautiful soul and I wish you so much love always! Keep writing and shining, best of luck :)
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