Deceased Heart

looking beyond discovery 
within one universe
the dark side 
faceless without moon
illusion shadows
taking you there
were a fire burns
heart burning dreams
nightmares of reality

a maze
of colours
begin fading
imprisoned eerily
invading black cells
opening hell's gate
eating the light
meaningless hurt
inflicted upon ache
the animal inside
begins to roar

deep churning emotions
mixing feelings 
in a cauldron
slowly dying inside
to enter the land
of  walking dead
love eats into pain
demonic torture
cold face
of truth

light within reason
slowly coming out
of the dark
clouds shedding tears
a crow caws
entering grey area

one bell strikes
tolling slowly 
echoed in 
the deep cave
a heart died
out of love
here lies
one broken heart
buried
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Anglesey Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Perfectly imaged. Great lines throughout and the last stanza so deeply moving.
Deschler Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 2:50 PM
The dark side of love is a place I know all to well. You perfectly described the painful feelings of a broken heart. Excellent poetry, Liam! I love this poem, and I am adding it to my favorites! :)
Mohammed Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 5:35 AM
I can relate to this poem because this is exactly how I feel right now.
Guzzi Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 2:03 PM
Those dern broken hearts if only it hurt the ones who broke them [but it doesn't, they don't care grr] Light & Love
Adams Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM
such a poignant write from your quill...beautifully written :)
Kendrick Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Emotive and expressive work..Enjoyed.Sara
Neels Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 6:54 AM
The theme of your piece is very dark Liam, so aptly titled as well :)
Mehta Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Sad and dark, liam
Carroll Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 7:56 PM
Hey Liam, A very emotional and heartfelt write my friend.. Ken
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