Death Calls You By Your Name

A thunder-clap, the storms approach
Each eerie revelation
No hope for man
Nor none for 'roach
A prophetic annihilation

The World awaits, a harrowed end
Apocalyptic measures
Mans soul, it hangs
Tentative, it bends
Ensnared, in its false treasures

The evening veil of darkness
Accomplice, to the Moon
Covers up its naked secret
A portent clear
A harbinger of doom

His end, long in the making
A teardrop in the Ocean
Damned eternal
He waits there, shaking
Unsaved, in his devotion

Arch-Angels, weep eternal
Both wings and hands are tied
The Wind it cuts
The Rain can never
Wash clear Infernal ties

Faith, leaves you , at the Alter
Tattooed, in your own shame
In Times of War
In Trial by Fire
Death, calls you by your name

A Tribute to Edgar Allen Poe...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Besaw Gallo Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 2:29 AM
Hi Peter! Brilliant writing with such poetic cadence. I find the beat of your poetry captivating with a musical rhythmic style that I adore! Excellent!
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September 9, 2020 at 6:54 PM
I love this poem. I think Deaths voice deepens depending on your choice of poison. Than all fear leaves the soul. :) kelli
Breidenthal Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 4:02 AM
Stanza four stood out to me most...captivating poem you wrote here...amazing work...Poe is one of my favorite writers. . I am mesmerized! Brilliant work! Always, Laura
Walsh Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 3:54 AM
Thanks Laura....I grew up on Poe...Have all his works .... have a great day...Pete
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