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My Empire of Ashes

My Empire of Ashes

Who am I without my dark throne?
I am the King of this crumbling castle, alone.
The ruler of this empire of ashes.
A child with an empty box of matches.
A King with a madness profound, 
Everything that I have loved, I’ve burnt to the ground.

Copyright © Edward Wraith | Year Posted 2024

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FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 9:15:00 PM Dark, yet a reality still. The second today I've wanted to read more than once to fully take in. Very nice Edward Login to Reply

Tonye George Date: 7/17/2024 1:42:00 AM Great image to go with your lovely words. "Everything that I have loved, I’ve burnt to the ground." It's a ritual of people who secretly just want love. Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/17/2024 11:17:00 AM Maybe behavior of someone who has never experienced love, hence doesn’t know how to love. Seems like a protective mechanism, or in some case perhaps a behavioral or psychological disorder. IDK?? Out of my area of expertise. Thank you for reading and commenting my dear Tonye, always a pleasure!!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/14/2024 11:09:00 AM I am not much in contests although I posted one today. Your poem is brilliant. Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/14/2024 8:11:00 PM Thank you Victor. This poem was not part of contest or competition, it was just a thought that came to mind. I am pleased you enjoyed this one my friend. I appreciate you reading and leaving a comment!!

Nancy Kaufman Date: 7/13/2024 12:26:00 PM Hi Edward, I don't follow the writing challenges because it's just not my thing but you have aced this one sir. Dark and so succinct. Loved it! Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/13/2024 12:53:00 PM Hi Nancy. This one is not part of any challenge or contest; just a quick thought that was inspired from the poetess Ink Empress. A brevity on my childlike self. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading and commenting. May happiness and peace find you beneath the Sun’s light.

Ink Empress Date: 7/12/2024 10:59:00 PM Dear edward, this poem is so good! And what a picture to go with the poem, so fitting. “Crumbling castle” “ empire of ashes” “empty box of matches” and that last line hits so strong! Soulful and dark rhymes that flow so eloquently! In few lines youv said it all! Im pleased to see you were inspired. Thank you for mentioning and for encouraging others to read me: pleasure reading your work. Sending you light Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/13/2024 8:19:00 AM My Pleasure Ink. May your day be filled with wonderment and joy; may inspiration find you and fill your heart with love and your mind with poetry. Blessing my dear Ink

Hilda Greenhough Date: 7/12/2024 6:35:00 PM I like this clever poem. The rhyme pulls it together nicely. Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/13/2024 8:20:00 AM Thank you kindly my dear Hilda! Enjoy this beautiful day dear.

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/12/2024 4:28:00 PM Ouch! This one hurts, esp. since I've burned too many bridges myself. Well-captured, Edward! ~ Gershon Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/13/2024 8:25:00 AM Hey Gershwin, thank you for stopping by and sitting a spell. It’s nice to have you. I am so pleased this piece resonated with you, albeit somewhat melancholic and regretful. Enjoy your day my friend

Tom Woody Date: 7/12/2024 6:10:00 AM I read hers and commented about my own experience with my close relative. A psychotic episode landed him 12 years in prison and the loss of, well, everything, so I can relate to the message in your poem. I've been helping him build his life back last ten years or so best I can. Meds help some Login to Reply Edward Wraith Date: 7/12/2024 6:22:00 AM I did read your heart wrenching response Tom, so sad. He is lucky to have someone like you in his life. No doubt you have been a tremendous resource and pillar of strength, faith and hope for him and the rest of the family! They are in good hands with you Tom.