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Shadowland

Shadowland Chained to the addiction of tempting Fate What if I told you that my life was once like yours? Torn between love and hate A shadow silhouette lurking between life and death Fuelled by an emptiness to which I couldn’t relate Caution to the wind of besting the best, A devious test? Sweet sensations winning an egotistical contest Life on the edge, merely a precarious precipice Exhilarated ego threw flames to the flame The fire inside couldn’t be tamed Comforts of home failed to exist Love I yearned for endeavoured to resist Mind effortlessly lied, failing to grasp the illusion between confused, lost and utter delusion Life on the streets a means beyond the dare Sink or swim baby, did anyone care? Till the one eventful day when I chanced it too far Catastrophic event out of nowhere in shape of a car A sickening thud My frivolous life paid in blood My death in vain and loss of blooming years Too late like acidic rain flowed those tears What if I told you if you don’t already know? The concise connotation through electric flashes of blue and red of the loudest despairing dread When they zipped the bag and pronounced you dead? And you become a glimmer that nobody sees and the silent scream that nobody hears Except other shadows between worlds In an intermundane space Torn between abstract, physical and a forgotten face Temptation came as I sat here waiting To switch sides, she urgently advised me I saw through her guise, this diabolical entity I’m not an Angel that fits in your regular category So, I spat in her eye and called her a name Oops! sorry Lord forgive me I know you heard Some of my old sass remains Still new to the game Yes, understood, it’s a crying shame. So back to my story Redemption came in the grand scheme I was one of the fortunate few redeemed So, take heart, kid, abandoned to this shadowland Not anymore No more a wandering weary soul lost Fate was not kind it was never your fault Conducting your journey to me the charge has been given Through a leap of faith all is forgiven

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/2/2024 11:32:00 AM

Dearest Maria, Wow, your poem is quite a powerful odyssey through the depths of human struggle and redemption. Each stanza illuminates with raw emotion and profound introspection, inviting me the reader into the maze of your experiences. The accompanying video adds another layer of depth, illuminating the shadows where hope and despair intertwine. Your journey from darkness to redemption is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. I loved the twist ending. Thank you for recommending your video and inspiring others to find light in the midst of shadows. Blessings, Daniel

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/30/2023 7:06:00 AM

Maria, your writing is incredibly descriptive and captivating. The imagery you create is so vivid, and your choice of words is truly magnificent. This story of love and hate is absolutely fascinating and keeps the reader intrigued from start to finish. Your talent for poetry is evident. The conflicts we encounter in life are portrayed so realistically in your work, reminding us that life doesn't always make things easy. Appreciate your comment on my page.

Maria Williams
Date: 10/6/2023 5:05:00 AM

Thanks so much Sotto, I truly appreciate your interesting feedback. Hugs

Bill Baker

Date: 9/28/2023 5:24:00 PM

Amazing poetry and video, Maria. Thank you for sharing your many talents with us. Your poem is a FAV for me. I think at some point, we must all walk through the shadowland. We must all realize the confusion of life is to bring us to a point of Truth, a time to seek forgiveness and redemption. We've all made mistakes and fallen short of the life we are meant to live. Thank God there is a way to be forgiven, a way to know our worth again. You are a blessing to my life. Smiles ~ Blessings

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:26:00 AM

That's a very in-depth spiritual way of looking at things Bill, and you are so right we must realize that this confusion we call Life is indeed to get us to that point of Truth. We have a long weekend, looking forward to catching up and reading your poems. Take care and have a lovely weekend. You are indeed a blessing needed on this site. Love and Hugs

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/26/2023 6:09:00 AM

Intriguing and interesting, wonderful writing. God bless you, Love, Gina

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:27:00 AM

So glad you liked it Regina. Thanks for the visit and lovely comment. Love and Hugs

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/26/2023 5:18:00 AM

Great penning Maria, really good imagery and expression. Blessings,Gordon

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:28:00 AM

Thanks so much Gordon. So glad you liked it. Hugs

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/26/2023 3:26:00 AM

You are such an amazing writer Maria, love this

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:29:00 AM

Hey Vie, so lovely to connect here again. Thanks so much my friend. So happy you liked it. Love and Hugs

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/24/2023 2:45:00 AM

Great story of love and hate. Your art of poetry has never left you. The conflict we meet in life is so real. Life does not make things any easier. I admire your imagery and your rhyme excellent. Hugs.xx

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:31:00 AM

Thanks so much, dear Victor. We have a long weekend this week. I'm looking forward to catching up and reading your poems. Have a lovely weekend my friend. Hugs xx

Tom Woody

Date: 9/22/2023 11:23:00 AM

Powerful poetic story (yes, ever the storyteller like me) of a life wasted pursuing the wrong things, but in the end, underserved kindness leading to redemption, all because Someone loved us enough to die in our behalf. I don't believe in ghosts or disembodied souls, but I certainly believe in second chances. Great post Maria

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:34:00 AM

Lol, don't believe in ghosts? I don't blame you, but they are there, believe me. There's always a second chance in life, you are so right. Thanks for dropping by, Tommy, appreciate it. Hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 9/22/2023 9:20:00 AM

Heartfelt write this is beautiful soul, the way you’ve made this flow in such a seamless manner , and your choice of words and how you’ve phrased lines is beyond impeccable. I especially loved “ fate was not kind it was never your fault” sigh that made me feel so much. When comforts of home fail and journey of facing so much and how one handles them all but eventually through faith, trust that God forgives all, sees all, hears all! Profound write! Beautiful video. Sending you light always

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:37:00 AM

I love your comments Inky, you are such a caring Soul and a sweet breath of fresh air so much needed here. Lol, I don't think Tommy believes in ghosts, but I do and there is a very real reason why they roam this earth, they're lost.Have a wonderful weekend my dear. Love and Hugs always. xx

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/22/2023 9:07:00 AM

Rich is your work.. profound are your thoughts.. insightful are your visions.. valiant is your heart.. dearest Maria, a whole journey I can see.. a whole story I can read.. a whole pain I can feel.. the everlasting struggle to be a human being embracing what fills the soul of Love, Life and Light resisting temptations.. deafening the sound of demons.. reaching the edge of death.. touching the bottom of pain.. only then, Hope is nourished by Faith.. A powerful message in a so impressive visual and amazing expressive poetry! Truly a huge delight reading your masterpiece! God bless you dear friend. Love and hugs.

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:42:00 AM

'A powerful message in a so impressive visual and amazing expressive poetry!' Love that, and I'm so happy you saw the point I was trying to portray, not always easy to find the right footage. Thanks for the wonderful support over the years my dearest Besma, I truly appreciate you, my sweet friend. Love and Hugs xxx PS I sent you a lot of videos on FB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/22/2023 5:43:00 AM

What if I told you that my life was once like yours? Torn between love and hate A shadow silhouette lurking between life and death Fueled by an emptiness to which I couldn’t relate---Perfectly described-- the dark one feels when life brings shadows. I like the positive turn in the ending.

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:45:00 AM

Thanks so much, dear Vijay, for the visit and lovely comments over the years. I appreciate you my friend. Love and Hugs

Silent One

Date: 9/22/2023 4:25:00 AM

I remember this one really well.. This is great storytelling, sometimes its too late before we realise what is write and being on the borders of love and hate do not help.. We all seek redemption, some find it, some fail to.. some are victims of their own fate... Great video also.. Nice to see you posting again..

Maria Williams
Date: 9/29/2023 2:49:00 AM

Yes, sometimes we find redemption in this Life, sometimes in Shadowland, some call it Purgatory. I used to watch a series called The Ghost Whisperer. Very interesting stories. Thanks for dropping by S1 and for the support. Appreciate it . xx