East of Eden

East of Eden, silver rays pierce
My languid eyes in oblivion;
Half-awaken by the tick of time
in the swelling of my hourglass,
For the time has come
And it is the climax. My climax.
Looking at the morning star,
My eyes shut in a speed of light
As if the scorching heat
Ignited the chariot to throttle;
And friction made it less
Painful than reality. I slumbered,
As nightmares flashed in a
Kaleidoscope of blurry visions,
Frozen, my heart is frozen;
But the star is at its zenith
Aflame by the Power. I seek
For light where the darkness dwelt,
Even if I am East of Eden.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
December 11, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 21, 2016 at 9:35 PM
April, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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January 15, 2016 at 9:39 PM
April, I like every line of your poem above. Thank you for sharing. ** SKAT **
Tsiluma Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 1:39 AM
Lovely free verse April! Love your theme choice - light and darkness, darkness and light- those two constantly wage a war against each other. Nice delivery!
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August 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM
nice poem April..keep it up and thanks for sharing...welcome to PS :)
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2012 at 5:05 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you this morning April Mae. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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