Past

Let the Past be Prudent –
But never Anymore –
Lest she lead you to your Grave –
Before you reach the Shore –

I know the sickly Siren sings
And Mocks upon an Ear –
She sings only for Hunger’s sake –
Show pity to the Dear –

Let a sure Horizon Lead –
Allow the Ship to Quake –
And every Lighthouse quell it Through –
As though a Tourniquet
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Brown Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Hi---as you know I really like this one!
Brown Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Hi---as you know I really like this one!
Agustin Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. (Please check the form that you used, you may read the definition of "rhyme" and "free verse" from Poetry Soup.)
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