Kelly Deschler Poet Rhyme

Dead Reckoning

Why did I have to silence my brain
Thinking it would alleviate the pain,
If only that hair trigger had paused
... Now look at all the troubles I caused

Forget the moment the last breath drew
The people who cared more than I knew,
Tomorrow is nothing but grass and grave
Six feet from all the love that I crave ...

Alone with the cries from left to right
Echoes of agony do fill my night,
Killing the time while waiting to rot
The dead reckoning is all I have got.

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Christuraj Alex April 25, 2024 at 5:40 AM "Alone with the cries from left to right Echoes of agony do fill my night," A very grand writing. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh April 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this fantastic piece, Kelly:-) Powerful!

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen April 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM Wow Powerful write many blessings.

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 17, 2024 at 7:50 AM Dear Kelly, Wow, you have delved deep into the regret and remorse of past actions, highlighting the weight of decisions made in haste. I liked how the raw emotion expressed evokes a profound sorrow and longing for redemption. It's the consequences of our choices and the fleeting nature of time. Your words are filled with a haunting truthfulness, urging reflection on the path forward amidst the echoes of past mistakes. Blessings, Daniel.

Hilda Greenhough April 16, 2024 at 9:31 PM This is magnificent. It seems to have an 'out west' flavor. I love how the words come across strongly.

Kim Rodrigues April 16, 2024 at 7:35 AM Tomorrow is nothing but grass and grave Six feet from all the love that I crave…wow, a sad one indeed. Well done, Kelly ~ Kim