Fallen Angel- Ebony Tears

Heather cries ebony tears from her eyes, 
her veiled disguise is lifted from those lies-
the lightning strikes, 
her insanity spikes, 
death prevails no matter how hard she tries. 

one crimson rose held tightly with grace,
her lover’s embrace has left without a trace-
bloodstained hands, 
no man understands, 
as ebony tears streak down her face.

lace covered arms and dressed in leather, 
no one could ever understand poor Heather-
one black broken wing, 
she’d do anything,
to put the pieces of life back together.


Contest example: Fallen Angel
August 4, 2017
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Callus Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 10:31 AM
Very lovely though shrouded in sadness, Laura. Incidentally, some months ago I used this same form for my poem "Her Nectar Kiss". Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul
Duncan Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Nicely written, My first poem was Fall From Grace :)
Michaels Avatar
August 11, 2017 at 5:56 AM
Powerful imagery, Laura. I like how you've used almost a Limerick-style approach, but the content is deeper and more melancholic. Thanks for running the contest.
Daniel Avatar
August 5, 2017 at 12:42 AM
Great example, Laura:) hope you are well:)
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