Embers of Ire

Dust hapless had settled rough
On vacuous land, tanned in taupe
Lonely and distressed 
As it simmered for life
Its flowers had died
Only a few left in time 
To settle calm and blossom elsewhere
Bearing remnants of an era gone by. 
Trees cried until they died 
Their seeds lay morose 

Unable to steal  
Elixir for their life 
Their branches lay fallen 
Gathering a fire 
Their ache in crimson 
Stalking deliriously in vain 
As their embers crackling 
Reveal their pain
Unto heavens mocking above 
Unaware they had turned surdomute 
More than a long while ago.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
July 31, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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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February 21, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Sudha, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Mcdaid Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 4:31 AM
truly deep touching excellent pen sudha bless youy
Chandra Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 5:59 AM
Many thanks Liam! Means a lot. regards
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 2:18 AM
very deep and sad with brilliant imagery - very well penned - its a 7 from me:-) Hugs jan xxx
Chandra Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Thanks a ton Jan!!!
Thornton Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 12:03 AM
Very cool poem.. I love the way you use language.. very effective and affecting.. One of my new fav.s ~PS (The title is really cool too, and is a piece of the poem, like it should) I think poets too often under-appreciate the importance of Titles.
Chandra Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Thanks Joel for your kind words, regards
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