Ends

ends in a parking lot,
alone with a scream.
his finger’s still

on the trigger.
crimson shield
with the pulse

of a coward.
the inkblot rug

a psychotic freeze
to be analyzed.

the rigor mortis statue,
placed in hell’s museum —

an unmarked grave,
no love could save.

victims of violence
brought back to life,

at the Creator’s command.
He holds their hands.

cerulean sky in open eyes.
thankful hearts satisfied.

3/21/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Congrats on your win, Kim.
Wolf Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 8:26 PM
What drama and imagery! So haunting: Real and unreal in the same breath. A real stunner, Kim. Congrats on your win. :) Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 8:27 PM
Thanks, Gershon!
Gentry Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Congrats on your win with this thought-provoking poem.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 5:26 PM
Thank you, Susan!
Andresen Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 3:55 PM
- A great poem, Kim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise!
Smith Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Thankful hearts indeed, well done Kim...
Rodrigues Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Thank you, Charlie!
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