End Times

Bereaved time of maudlin despair,
soul darkness with words that writhe
in a poignant capitulation
to doom, gloom, death.

Dates traverse a calendar
to end times, 2012 years or other
never-again-to-appear numbers.
Eons maniacally march
ever-advancing to oblivion.

Weary world waits
to puncture the promise of youth
turned chilly down the spine
of never-ending war lists.

Mother Moon and Father Sun
watch patiently as a plethoric potency
of weapons spirals 
in unspeakable spasms
towards doom, gloom, death.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Sue. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations Sue on your beautiful poetry going to the second round. Agape, Moses
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May 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Interesting teake. Feels almost Orwellian to me especially with the never ending war lists and the general feeling of weary world weight. I like the alliteration too. That 'weight waits' thing is cute.
Shango Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 7:57 AM
maniacally marching moments ... i enjoyed this and other original use of alliteration ... they carry th epoem on a rhythm to a cyclic conclusion ... as if repeating destruction ... very artistic act ... peace and smiles.
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April 9, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Another thought provoking poem to get readers to think. You have such a talent for poems with depth. Nice use of imagery and alliteration to convey your message. Thank you for the kind words on my haiku. Keep on writing! Have a wonderful Easter! Karen
you said you think you know me? how is that? loved the write! o_o ayana
Williams Avatar
April 8, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Hi sue... yup sometimes it seems a real struggle to see the sunshine... loved the third stanza Sue.... great poem altogether ! Thanks so much for your comment...
Skinner Avatar
April 7, 2009 at 5:58 PM
Hey sue ,long time.Very prophetic,if only they could see what life is and how precious it is.To bad our hands are tied,would Love to see the sun rise on a day without the threat ,of oblivion.......Jim
Winter Avatar
April 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Great use of alliteration in this depressing, but excellent poem. Cool title, too. Love, Shar
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April 7, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Awesome poetry! The way the war impacts youth is truly a travesty. Excellent writing, Sue! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
April 7, 2009 at 12:43 PM
A bit of doom and gloom, for sure....a dark, but awesome writing, Sue!
Atanacio Avatar
April 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
wow sue this was very good
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