Chaos Imprisoned

Cold dark and still as death
A place in my soul that I enslave
Thoughts so primitive, raw, and grave

Hold them back, never to see the light of day
For chaos would ensue

Clamoring to escape the bonds I’ve forged
Imprisoned forever in the deep

Hear them whisper in the night 
Tempting me with ecstasy
Nay say I, never to embrace
Neither the wicked nor the damned  
A price too high my soul to pay
Forever this is held at bay
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Undertaker Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 6:56 AM
excellent russell.congrats for the win
Mannan Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Wow is the word for this write. Many congrats Russell.
A   Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 7:48 PM
an awesome win. always & forever *LINDA
A  Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Russell, Congratulations, glad you decided to enter this free verse in my contest. :-) love ~ SKAT~
Kendrick Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Enjoyed reading this eve..Congrats on your win..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Enjoyed reading this eve...Congrats on your win..Sara
Warden Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 9:24 PM
very nice...congratulations on your win.always Juanita.
Onclaud Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 12:25 PM
cheery congrats on your special win, russel :) huggs
Neels Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Stunning Russel, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest :)
Sweetheart Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Congrats Russel on a big 5th place win with this fantastic entry and for excellent poetry luv..
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2011 at 4:20 AM
Congratulations Russell for the win in Brian's "A Poem From Thee" contest. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM
very nicely done, and thank you for your comments on my squawbling neighbours
Cooper Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM
wow this really grabbed me by the throat. great pen
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