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Eternal Pain

Eternal Pain Raped, beaten and taken from me Body stretched out, hand and knee. Blood on the door, blood on the wall Eyes open wide, but nobody saw. One life, two lives denied, A second soul, awaking inside. A son, a legacy, and things unseen My hope, my soul, and my dream. Two lifeless bodies, one slain soul One dark heart, black as coal. He’ll never know, just what he took Closed casket, closed life, and closed book. Her last night, nothing to gain My ball, my chain, my eternal pain.

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Lin Lane

Date: 4/18/2025 11:29:00 AM

Joshua, your lines cry out with the pain of cruelty and abuse. They must have been difficult to write. Congratulations on your contest placement.

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/18/2025 9:55:00 AM

Dear Joshua, your poem captivates my heart and imagination with it's heart-wrenching imagery. Such a deep, dark, soulfully expressive piece. The sadness of such a poignant portrait of loss can't help but seep down into my soul. Congratulations for your success in Sara's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Jama

Date: 4/16/2025 6:50:00 AM

Congratulations on placing in my contest. Your poem bleeds emotions and the sorrow of death brilliantly. It really hits you in the gut. "Two lifeless bodies, one slain soul One dark heart, black as coal.," just heartbreaking. Thank you for writing on my contest.

Beata Agustin

Date: 4/15/2025 11:33:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts about a grim reality through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome 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.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/14/2025 12:17:00 PM

Dear JH, this is so very haunting and so heart wrenching, its sad so many have been through such darkness that can be hard to sometimes depict in ink, youv done so very profoundly in such a concise and soulful manner! I love the opening lines especially the rawness and the intensity of your words! Hit so deep! “ He’ll never know, just what he took Closed casket, closed life, and closed book. Her last night, nothing to gain” hits so deep! Sublime rhymes too! felt this poem! Congratulations on your placement in saras contest! Sending you light, this is a fave for me

Joshua Holbeck
Date: 4/15/2025 12:56:00 AM

Oh that you would see me, that you might give chase. Oh come for me, come for me, with your cold embrace.

Joshua Holbeck
Date: 4/15/2025 12:21:00 AM

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words. (C: