Home » Poems » Esson Alumbugu » Meal of Death

Meal of Death

Poisoned apple dangling before mine eyes Are you the royal feast before one dies? Is there a hangman gladly lurking by And crowds to bid another fool goodbye? Can I just take a little baby bite To quench this thirst about to douse my light? Do you expect in hunger I despise This meal of death disguised as paradise? Should I postpone the day my loved ones cry And live in woe or do I say goodbye?

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/5/2012 7:38:00 AM

Reminds me of the apple eaten in the "Garden of Eden". Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Esson Alumbugu
Date: 3/7/2012 7:00:00 AM

You got that right Matt! Thanks for stopping by. Much blessings ~ESSON

Onyebuchi Okonkwo

Date: 12/3/2011 10:23:00 AM

Striking questions in poetic view...what need take the dangling blade of refined death? Good work Esson...MUCH LOVE... O.O.

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/2/2011 7:43:00 AM

Such profoundness, written with soul. awesome poem, harry

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/28/2011 8:29:00 PM

wow strong first stanza....Enjoyed;-) thank you for sharing your wonderful poem. Have yourself a good night,.. always,..p.d.

M.I.A .

Date: 11/28/2011 7:43:00 PM

beautiful rhyme! I loved the part Do you expect a hungry soul to fight soo much passion in these lines