Persistant Prelude

An island, desolate, alone
floting in a patch 
of clouds

You, stranded, alone
standing at the brink
of that island

A path
a molten path of gold
emerges

you're there 
at the end of every end
the beginning of
every falsehood

No lies to blindfold
No hatred to grope
the thread that started
from you

Always tread
that golden stepm
the last step
Push open any doors
that are ahead

Eyes squint, light fades
begin to step and step on

you can shed your tears
mumble your fears
sing out your hopes
and warble your victories

Still,
your feet are broken by stones
your morale crumbles
into nonexistence

Sometimes,
The feeling to fall 
and bawl
is overwhelming

but don't

your hopes should be a key
to the never ending sorrows
the thorn that's stuck
that won't
come
out

But beware

Every step may lead to a trap
to be wary of
Every spoken word is a lure
to be cautious of
Every prelude
is your downfall

Even if you tire
Even if you sob
even if...
       even if?

DO NOT STUMBLE!
DO NOT FALL!
DO NOT FAIL YOURSELF!

Broken wings, 
Broken hope,
no chance
of walking again

so, irreparable
will they mend?

though you fall,
though you stumble,
though you wear down,
remember that path
you set forth towards

Hands groping in the intangible noir
the cascade of onyx rays
the raven silk
the livid hope

Do you not realize
you must embrace your failures?
Hands stretched out,
legs so unstable
like a colt
sweat like a waterfall

Grap your
fate
Ever tread 
on
Never forget

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 5/1/2009 8:30:00 AM
Ver good.
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Date: 5/1/2009 7:24:00 AM
Sorry I was away so long from this great write ... deep things rise up like a waterspout from the soul ... I love your courage ... just remember you never walk alone ... God has footsteps in the sands ... let him hold your hand ... it is my prayer ... for you always beautiful and my friend. Love and thanks.
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