Laura Breidenthal Poet Epic

Light On the Devil's Chord - Dear Lucifer

I cannot compete with something as painstakingly glorious as you
Envy is but a humbling tumble down a steep, rocky hill
I am crushed in your fits of glory—your screaming for passion
My approaches are absolutely wrong
Therefore my communication is a weak, ransomed victim
Your poison arrow frog skin rubs against my exposed body
I happily accept my fate
For your beauty surpasses the ephemeral pain of the infectious reign
My erroneous, inevitable downfall
I hold you up—I feel the need to keep you tall!
Michael the Archangel did not insult you once, Lucifer
How then will I? 
How can I possibly be higher than you?-
Why would I want to?
I admire your freedom
I simply disregard your macrodomes of ever-worshiped flaw 
If I could allow myself, I would share in your glory
Only to add to it further
But as I am poisoned with the truth
I can only be your grounded pedestal
And though you flee from humility in its wake upon my brow
I realize everyday you are living for the grounded now
And I merely look to the unknown future
A place I dread where you unwillingly hold me up
Bonded in the ground with Death and Hades
You become my pedestal, and the worms my vineyard
My parasitic feet seer your glory
I am ever so sorry
I never wanted this renown

There was a time I do recall
When you overtook me in my sleep
I cried aloud in helpless acceptance
But soon I was forced in a croak of laughter
I felt your bitter poison
I felt pride at last
I thank you for it
I thank you for showing me

What I will never be

Dear Lucifer,
Provoke me no longer to praise your eternal existence
Generations of Evening take a hold of me now
And the fruit must be shared

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Darlene De Beaulieu February 24, 2019 at 12:58 PM Hello Laura ,I must say that this poem is so very different. An enjoyable read. Have a nice day my friend.

Cary Snowden May 22, 2018 at 12:10 PM "I felt pride at last." Very bold. I like it. -Cary Laura Breidenthal May 22, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thanks for looking back at this one, Cary. This was the poem that started the series I've been working on. <3 ~Laura

Keith O.J. Hunt January 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM This is different, typically I don't like 'dark' writes, but I love your sincerity; in this way you have brought God's light into the fold. I have to fave this, very worthy of being on the all time list of best poems:-) Laura Breidenthal January 16, 2018 at 7:07 PM Thanks, Keith, for taking the time to read this one. You are very kind! <3~Laura

Mick Talbot November 7, 2017 at 2:56 AM O the fruit was shared, but the male got needy, he stole it all, well he thought he had, for he had missed a bit. intelligence, perhaps that's why to this day he is still greedy. Not to detract from your awesome poem, I just had to add my bit, not steal your glory, I'm not that man! Laura Breidenthal November 7, 2017 at 9:24 PM Lol Mick, I love it! Thanks for reading back on this piece. It's been on my mind as of late. How flawed us humans are -we all are learning on this journey of life. Mick, thank you for your kindness. <3 Always, Laura

Gary Bateman August 11, 2017 at 7:23 AM Hello Laura, Sorry I missed this one from as posted in the past. A very powerful and captivating Ode to the "Fallen Angel of Light." Very well-conceived and masterfully articulated. Very interesting imagery too. A FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Phatt Matt December 3, 2016 at 5:30 AM I am also exploring spiritualy somehow I was a bit squirmish,but you and this poem makes me feel brave to explore more. excellent read~phatt Laura Breidenthal December 4, 2016 at 2:20 AM Thanks Matt! That's really kind of you. Spiritual exploration, huh? Well, happy exploring my friend! <3~Laura

Ty Shadburne December 1, 2016 at 8:53 PM Wow. That poem is captivating. I was looking for a good ode today, you blew the rest out of the ballpark. Laura Breidenthal December 4, 2016 at 2:19 AM Thank you for reading this one, TY! <3 Glad you enjoyed ~Laura

October Mist February 4, 2016 at 12:51 PM I am in utter awe and adoration of this Laura Breidenthal February 6, 2016 at 1:56 AM Thank you!!!:}~Laura

Stephen Kilmer November 20, 2015 at 9:47 PM Ah I knew I would come back. At first Lucifier terrified me. He seemed so strong. But I found as I wrote that collected freinds against Lucifier. The more poets I new the weaker he became until one day he was like piss in the shower. If you know what i mean. You have defeaed him by peeing in the shower@! ~Kilmwer~ Laura Breidenthal November 22, 2015 at 5:06 PM I love this comment, Kilmer. : ) ~Laura

Kp Nunez September 27, 2015 at 7:52 PM One thing, my friend. I struggle with "How can I possibly be higher than you?" Man was created superior to angels and demons! Whatever deceptive belief we still have, it's a carryover from misinformation. We have the weapon and the armor, we just don't use it at times in our moments of weakness. I look forward to that time when I can say I myself am strong enough all the time... Enjoyed this read and the way it made me involved. :-) hugs!" Laura Breidenthal September 27, 2015 at 8:13 PM Completely understood, Kim. Thank you for your honest input. Always, Laura

Kp Nunez September 27, 2015 at 7:42 PM Poking into your closet, I found this, my friend. I have an inordinate aversion to dark writes, hehe. Since I started reading you though, that has slowly changed, only because I believe in the final analysis, we have the same perspective. Powerful metaphors for one's enslavement by sin. Who among us have never been anyway? It's hypocritical not to admit it. You went beyond by immortalizing it, the struggle and resulting triumph! Laura Breidenthal September 27, 2015 at 7:44 PM Thank you, Kim, for visiting this poem. It means a lot! ~Laura

Debbie Duncan July 26, 2015 at 6:53 PM Wow, what a great write :) Laura Breidenthal July 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM Hey, thanks so much!! I really appreciate you going back and reading this particular poem. You are very sweet. : ) ~Laura

Peter Walsh January 22, 2014 at 12:32 PM I read somewhere that God created all did he not also create Lucifer an angel though fallen was once an angel elite...would it not be a flaw in Gods work then to have created something flawed, or is this Gods way in telling us that there is human in God and God in every human..... an enlightening piece Laura ....love it

Lori Hopkins August 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM You brought out the devil in me; and It’s time I let you go. You got what you wanted from me; and This time I know, That I deserve better than To have heartache attached to my sleeve. Yes, you brought out the devil in me. And it’s time that you leave. Favorite Line: "I realize everyday you are living for the grounded now" IMPULSIVE indulgence

Stephen Kilmer August 2, 2013 at 5:01 PM Wow! I am humbled. Incredible write. I cannot even begin to digest this now. I'll be back to read it again and again... Kilmer

Justin Bordner July 22, 2013 at 3:35 PM Super good - 'Painstakingly glorious' - blossom blossom blossom - J.A.B. %

Justin Bordner July 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM You have crafted a very very rich continuity of emotion, honesty and courage in this masterpiece of admiration and independence Laura - this soul work of yours is overwhelmingly spiritual - this is a real 'mission statement' my dear Poetess - J.A.B. %

Robert Pettit July 22, 2013 at 9:29 AM An interesting write. In your fourteenth line, you are ending a sentence with a preposition. I have two suggestions to correct that flaw: How about adding either "surpass you?", or "transcend you?" after "to" in that line? Laura Breidenthal July 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM The question, 'why would I want to?' follows after the other question on line 13, 'how can I possibly be higher than you?' -I meant to question, why would I want to be higher than you? -If that makes sense. Thank you though for the suggestion. I will consider it. ~Laura

Duke Beaufort July 21, 2013 at 9:59 AM The forces of nature are beautiful and destructive. I wonder of the last line is a reference to fruit from the tree of knowledge? We have a fascination with the dark side of these forces, and I suspect it is all part of us.