J Hamilton Gist Poet Free verse

From the End

Desolation blinks steam rises as earth's suffix
The omega spoke through chain clanging gravel movement
Immorality runs rampant fully disclosed
Drug use becomes the norm legalizing blinding
And we continue to demoralize morals
Mankind walks parting destiny from fear with doubt
               Time Tasted
Today is Today the same as yesterday was 
I saw my own mistake corrected by prayer
From hating this place to wondering why is how
Life confined and oppressed at the same time is why
To deserve a punishment that can't seem unfair
Self love over zealous will exist as no love
             Move Forward
The interrogation was as pointless as sin
My face showed zero emotion on that morning 
Last night was the same as the day before non stop
For two years before then I should have remained free
And they all loved me but back then love escaped me
As sweat moistens theory my face gilds crimson
              Life free spilled 
The time was 4:44 when the answer came 
The change between am and pm was the same
Thanking God was not my ritual in times past 
Music was the oxygen crime was the basis
So the crimes I committed explained two faces
The good and bad side of y'all in me is just half
              Silence Failed
With Athleticism
Through raw talent ignored
Like A Haunted Spirit
Lives in cracks and crevices
As the good that life lost...
           and left...
                   Life began

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Kevin Lawrence May 10, 2019 at 6:15 PM A poignant reflection on "civilization." Your Redemption themes are beautiful. Thank you, you speak to our longings for peace.

Kevin Lawrence August 8, 2018 at 6:51 PM Interesting commentary in a well constructed write. Thank you, Mr. Gist!