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I am empty of tears
nor will welcome again
my wounded wonderings each night
up the staircase to my despair
drunk on the elixir of my pain
love ended
and we will go with it
when I stare down the curved handrail
of timeless eternity
naked, alone...covered in blood
by my hand's work
blood dripping
from the blade of insanity
plunged into your frozen heart
where you'll sleep...forever
as I 
throw my worn-out body
down the stairs of death
into endless black
freed from the painful emptiness
you claimed each night
when I climbed the staircase
like a slave
to the tortured duty of worthless love
filled with hate-filled disgust
that has taken...both our lives


10/12/19 contest Nude, descending a staircase

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 11/11/2019 11:41:00 AM
Dark despair on full display Frederic, very different from your romantic writes which I always enjoy. Congrats on an excellent write!
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Date: 10/30/2019 6:50:00 AM
I am sorry I missed this my true friend. It is a wonderment to me, how many hearts and their stories are untreasured, but you and I know this is the reality of life. There are many writers I read here who are good writers - however, your words are always exceptional, left-field and impact the black void with pure honesty and truth. Of course, you have a gift. It is the strongest path to you, for those who care. L x You do not need my congratulations at all.
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Date: 10/23/2019 9:59:00 AM
Such despair to drive love to the brink of madness. Congrats on your top placement.
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Date: 10/23/2019 7:33:00 AM
Congratulations, Frederick!
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Date: 10/23/2019 6:10:00 AM
A very intense write dear Frederic, congrats on your win.
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Date: 10/23/2019 3:06:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great winning poem, Frederic :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/22/2019 7:14:00 PM
A well done trip down the dark side of the staircase. Some very nice use of line breaks to accent the torment and outcome. Thanks for entering the contest
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Date: 10/13/2019 3:42:00 PM
You expressed the emotions of vulnerability very well... Should do well in the contest..
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Date: 10/13/2019 12:21:00 AM
Well, Frederic. this was a gripping and unfortunate tale. A very affecting piece ~ Bravo, my friend.
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