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Melting Into Dreams

An atomic sun ignites; in a flash of intense light. And life's incinerated; as ash turns day into night. Under a blistering sky, plastic toys melt into dreams. And reality resounds; with echoes of children's screams. As heaven morphs into hell, thunder responds with a roar. And people huddle in fright; scared of what Death has in store. St. Elmo's fire lights the tombs; in the city of the dead. And muffled moans can be heard; amidst the anguish and dread. Helpless, the world turns to prayers, as humanity cringes. And misery enshrouds souls surviving at life's fringes. Nuclear fallout raining down; irradiates humankind. And Winter gets set to stay; while Summer lags far behind.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 3/14/2018 1:04:00 PM
Very vivid imagery, Emile. "As a burning sky blazes plastic toys melt into dreams. And reality resounds with echoes of children's screams."
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/14/2018 1:57:00 PM
Thanks Line, your comments and support are much appreciated, Emile.
Date: 9/23/2015 8:42:00 AM
Gosh what a ghastly topic you have chosen for this one. Though with so many fabulous lines, you illustrate this poem wonderfully, and leave us with an appropriate sense of doom. Great words.
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Date: 9/23/2015 9:28:00 AM
Thanks Scott, I was going for a little shock therapy, I guess it worked. Emile.
Date: 9/23/2015 2:55:00 AM
Emile, this eerie creepy and horrible but really excellent in wordage and imagery!~Olive ELoisa =`)
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Date: 9/23/2015 9:29:00 AM
Thanks Olive, eerie, creepy and horrible is the effect I was going for. Emile.
Date: 9/22/2015 1:56:00 PM
Your poem evokes an eloquent warning about the horror of a nuclear holocaust, Emile. Very well written, indeed.
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Date: 9/22/2015 1:59:00 PM
Thanks Laura, I appreciate your comments. Emile.
Date: 9/22/2015 12:29:00 PM
You convey a horrific realization here Emile so true my friend. Great write.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/22/2015 2:00:00 PM
Thanks Michael, I appreciate your comments. Emile.
Date: 9/22/2015 10:31:00 AM
Just Brilliant!!!! Nuclear fallout should never happen,its too scary and disturbing.That's what I got reading your poem.Excellent.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/22/2015 10:50:00 AM
Thanks Miraj, as always I appreciate your support. Emile.

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