Christopher Thor Britt Poet Elegy

Laid To Rest

The distant sound of foot fall as
I trod a barren land
Diminished to an echo near my heart

My "patience" through the years has
Brought me to a still born stand
Encompassed by the fears of a new start

Grieve I for the life I've lost
Forever laid to rest
My emptiness is now a hardened shell

My struggle to surrender fights
Temptation to resist
Who will be the victor?  Time will tell.

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Skat A March 14, 2014 at 1:11 PM Hi, Christopher, Congratulations, enjoying the win. *SKAT Christopher Thor Britt March 14, 2014 at 1:58 PM Hi SKAT. Thanks for stopping by. Chris

Nette Onclaud March 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM poignantly told, chris.. sweet congrats!.. huggs Christopher Thor Britt March 14, 2014 at 2:32 PM Thanks, Nette. Always a pleasure.

Roger Horsch March 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM Congrats Chris, I enjoyed reading your poem.....Roger Roger Horsch March 14, 2014 at 2:54 PM No, Your the king Christopher Thor Britt March 14, 2014 at 2:32 PM Thanks Roger. Nice to here from the King.

Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2014 at 8:45 AM I see this fine poem is on the winners list, congratulations. Christopher Thor Britt March 14, 2014 at 2:33 PM Yep...somehow found it's way there.

Dr.Ram Mehta March 12, 2014 at 6:30 AM Congratulations on a fine win in my contest and thanks for the participation, CTB Christopher Thor Britt March 14, 2014 at 2:33 PM Thank you Dr. Ram. I am honored by your placement.

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2014 at 10:01 AM I see my friend Monterey is a fan. She has excellent taste. I enjoyed this poem, I believe you will be the victor. Your work has an old world feel, I like that very much. Christopher Thor Britt March 7, 2014 at 11:06 AM Thanks for your vote of confidence, my friend...and yes, Monterey is great!.

Monterey Sirak March 5, 2014 at 6:19 AM This is a wonderfully mysterious tempting piece. It seems to be a chameleon, different interpretations to each reader. "barren land" is a fine descriptor of an unknown future while shambles of a life lay behind you. Christopher Thor Britt March 5, 2014 at 6:47 AM Hi Monterey. Thank you for seeing the value in mystery and interpretation. I think each reader will arrive at their own conclusions about what was laid to rest. Some might see hints at a wasted life, still others a failed relationship, or maybe another miscarried baby after years of trying.

Tiaua M Ioane March 5, 2014 at 6:09 AM I love the mystery in this piece - sorry I missed it. Who and what have you laid to rest? I had to ask that, but I enjoyed your play with words. Tiaua. Christopher Thor Britt March 5, 2014 at 6:46 AM Hi Tiaua. Thank you for seeing the value in mystery and interpretation. I think each reader will arrive at their own conclusions about what was laid to rest. Some might see hints at a wasted life, still others a failed relationship, or maybe another miscarried baby after years of trying.