Stephen Allen Poet Ballad

Paradise Still Lost

Paradise Still Lost

Ashen snowflakes descend
tears of sorrow for the fallen
angels weep in sorrow
gifts of divinity forsaken

Squandered seed spilled in rage
machine of man, far from Eden
takes matters into his own hands
fruit of the tree forbidden

Garden of bounty held in trust
the jester, trickster of illusion
sleight deceiver, seller of lies
the rapist of paradise, unforgiven

Lost in the eyes of the blind
man devouring man, sorrows coven
time immemorial, crosses mark
a barren wasteland devoid of forgiveness

Stephen (Stoic)

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Heather Ober March 8, 2012 at 11:53 AM I LOVE this. The title caught my eye because of its reference to Milton. This is such a meaningful commentary on the bleak state of man and society. I really enjoy your style of poetry. (Also, thank you for your kind comment on my poem!) Stephen Allen March 8, 2012 at 12:31 PM Hello Heather, I like that you saw the Milton reference. Thank you kindly for taking the time to read my writing, it is very much appreciated. Stephen.