Laura Breidenthal Poet Free verse

Heaven-Bound, Hell-Bent

Heaven bound, hell-bent
Cradled between truth and false
Solitude well-spent in crowds
Among soul-filled emptiness he stays
Wisdom remains when one does grasp
We know not one thing at all
As he drank the poison 
He died with this attained

Leave to Sparta where you may speak freely
To question without an answer
Spread your words like wildfire
Consummate them like an unavoidable cancer
But he chose to die in Athens

Heaven-bound, hell-bent
Governments await their deaths with no apology
Drinking the poisons of their hatred
Taking their curse as sustenance
We know not wisdom
Till humanity filters us through
And blinds our fear of death

And blinds our fear of you

September 4, 2013

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Jerry T Curtis March 19, 2014 at 6:59 PM I love it, but it was Socrate that drank poison, Plato died of old age, not that it matters, it's a very fine work. Laura Breidenthal March 19, 2014 at 8:48 PM You're right! I need to get my facts straight! Thanks a million Jerry..

Keith Bickerstaffe October 30, 2013 at 9:36 PM You certainly have your own unique style. Each piece is carefully crafted and exquisitely presented, as is this. Marvelous language and classical references. Best wishes, Keith

Stephen Kilmer October 8, 2013 at 8:43 PM Plato would have no doubt been proud to drink the hemlock of society. This is a strong and powerful write. Once again I am awed and inspired. ~Kilmer

Liam Mcdaid September 14, 2013 at 6:08 AM A VERY BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITTING

Dan Kearley September 9, 2013 at 11:13 AM Powerful indeed... A pleasure to read as always. :o)

Karen Anglesey September 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM I love this powerfully executed theme.. excellent poetry :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM Woow.... Laura...woow... awesome !!!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A September 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM Good afternoon Laura, I'll be back mid day to re-read and comment your poem... passing by to say hi... Linda

Sandra Adams September 8, 2013 at 11:04 AM powerful well thought out poem....great write :)

Poet Tacito September 8, 2013 at 12:18 AM Blissfully vicious & painfully honest. This is a reality check in such raw form. Consequences: Humanity's best friend or worst enemy. Deeply powerful lines!

Eileen Manassian September 7, 2013 at 11:41 PM Very profound write, my dear...You kept my from first line to finish with your flow of thoughts...So much truth in these lines...Yes...governments do have a way of making us taste death!!! Hugs

Lucilla Carrillo September 7, 2013 at 9:59 PM WOW! This is a very well written poem. I love your last stanza. Heaven bound Hell bent - Goverments await their deaths, with no apology. great words. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla