Ravaged

The terror in their fear stained eyes
The gleam of blood in every sight

The remnants of the ghosts of joy
That ceased to exist when the clock struck nine

Everything blown up, in proportion
The whole world flashes past eyes

And leaves behind in its wake
A trail of dust fine but sure

The very hope that lines the heart
In the blink of an eye turns to dust.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Anderson Avatar
April 19, 2009 at 12:26 AM
you are a very strong writer. impressive work
Jordan Avatar
September 21, 2008 at 6:43 AM
Nakhita - Very beautiful and very tragic - Well written and profound - God Bless
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