Hidden Lies

There, thrust to
high Heaven
my ever trusted foe
whose flashes flames
of fine froth
lured me within his
caste raps.
There, lies my
intent torment;
A galaxy of my
inventor
Deadly duel
reminiscence.

Falsehood keg me in
Bars,
spade off, from
sprayed spittle.
Like a barren
scarecrow.
Stood scar of the
underworld,
A trait, from
trusted Martian
His facade holds a
fang
His rear springs a
barrow
His mid inhabits a
maim,
runs the raw rubbles
of a rival, 
What a rust of
uncrowned remedies?
Like the unspoken
mirage. 

Seared off from the
carcass
Set asunder from my
design
Have I return unhurt
and unscarred?
Where are the fang,
barrow and maim
That once engulfs my
whole sanity
where is my
entrusted foe?
Where are hands that
spared me?
Whose satire bears
me up,
Like the spider’s
barrow
is the cradle of my
existence?

There goes my foe
There goes my
torment
A friend and a
comforter,
Engrave in a solemn
sepulcher
Owe in spread wings
to oblivion
Leaving a fang for a
portion:
Solace that hurts,
Secrets that sieved
the siege
A hidden jewel for a
treasure
Truth that heals.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Agustin Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 8:48 PM
awesome poem. LINDA
A  Avatar
January 8, 2016 at 9:22 PM
Benjamin, well done on your poem, enjoyed reading today. *SKAT
Shines Avatar
February 3, 2014 at 9:30 AM
very beautifully written
Peterson Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 12:44 PM
The sweep and emotion of this poem overwhelm. What talent as you hurl both praise and invective with carefully chosen words.
Isibor Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 7:31 AM
Thanks
Odibi Avatar
October 31, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Nice work Benjamin, an interesting read...Kechi
Isibor Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Yep and thanks for you encouragement
Ekechukwu Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Yeah an excellent poem,nicely created. Welcome to poetrysoup,here is a safe haven where u unleash your talents and have them sharpen by the wonderful older soupers here. Alwaz, Bob-based on beliefs.
Isibor Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 6:44 AM
thanks i really appreciate your warm and encouraging words
A  Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM
deep and powerful Benjamin, love the uplifting ending thought... SKAT
Andresen Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM
- Trying to hide a lie .... it will always come up. - Honesty is the best! - Very well written Benjamin! - Do it!! - Have a nice weekend "new friend"! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Isibor Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 9:36 AM
But is there anything like true lies? yet we should not fail to understand that here lies the truth that will spring fort like a wind
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