Fourth Horseman Descends

In one quick flash, while humankind rests
poisoned rain devours, seething like burnt fume...
that all the world like raged Babylon screams

when Fourth Horseman, on a knifed eve, descends
shrouded by darkness, rider now earthbound
collapsing stars and trees on ghastly stead,

lungs haemorrhage in terror of night’s tide
found in Revelations once prophesized...
hoofs trample burnt flesh , spiked by death’s revenge

a time destined...a  quest for greedy blood
that in roar of voices,  church bells freeze tolls.
Divine One looks at His creatures, pleas from souls;


Mad horseman gallops away as Light spins
unto earth,  promise of fresh beginnings.



Apocalypse Rising Contest of Poetess Darkly
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Lamoureux Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 7:43 AM
I enjoyed reading this one again. Good morning Nette.
Ponce Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM
All the lines, esp. the ones in the 2nd stanza, are pulsating vigorously with power. After the last frame has passed it made me crave for a sequel!!! :o
A  Avatar
September 12, 2013 at 8:33 AM
another stunning win ~SKAT~
Liwayway Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 11:31 AM
A well-deserved win friend Nette...Congratulations on your grand win. Cheers!! Hugs, Maria
Bunch Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM
This one is scary lol, congratulations on the win. Good work.
Anglesey Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 8:25 PM
Another astonishing write. Graphic and tense verses made me feel as though the horseman is on his way.. mystifying work
Morgan Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 7:51 PM
Congrats on your win. Morgan tis is as good as it gets
Adams Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 7:20 PM
you have written a great piece very deserving of the first place win...congrats Nette :)
Lamoureux Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 3:13 PM
It appears we are on a similar wave length. Well done and congratulations on first place win. Hugs Rick.
A   Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 3:11 PM
Hi Nette, love the win...xox..PD
Kendrick Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Congrats on your great winning work..Sara
Cavanaugh Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Excellent write. Bravo!
Sivey Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Everyone should fear all the Horsemen, but especially the Fourth one...Death! And he rides a pale horse too! Your write is so awesome my friend! I really enjoyed reading this wondrous poem this evening! What a delightful piece, Great Work!!
Nair Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Why suddenly thinking of such a horrific end, but there is still a new beginning, eh, but penned in your unique style, Nette!!
A   Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 3:35 PM
Hi Nette, your poems are amazing... LINDA
Horsman Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM
love this nette, interesting poem,
Poet Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM
A deep write from you.Quite captivating !!
Casto Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Fourth Horseman and Revelations; potent hints of a world ending. It hits hard, slams into you, then softens the blow in the end. Wonderfully penned.
Andresen Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 10:27 AM
- A special poem, which has sad memories of cruel times - Well written, Nette! - All the best to you! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Tacito Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 9:50 AM
Through the fire, through the pain, through the sadness...can better days truly shine, it seems. Intense writing!
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