.... Sin ....

The house of a thousand mirrors!

Blood, dripping from the corners of my eyes

Intently I glare

Reaching out within the stillness....

Rippling waters, about a face

That I can no longer recognize

Voices calling out

Vague to my ears

Is it there or is it here?

Melting forest....

Stepping, unto the other.    side

Mystical in this pagans moment

I look around

Blood, dripping from my fingers

Once again, I have arrived....

Silence amid the laughter

Growing nearer

Suspended in time

Further I go

Deeper, into the unknown

Atop the reflections, of this surface

The current, of these tilting tides....

I walk among the procession

In the house of a thousand mirrors

Blood, dripping from my tongue

Is it here or is it there?

These raging rushing waters

Of this, darkened turning sky....

Standing, within the silence of the stillness

Rippling colours, of carnals taunting

Rising, amid the crimsons waterfalls

Now, dripping from this heart

In the house of a thousand mirrors

The mirrors, of the ever, poisoned mind....

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.... Sin!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Byrne Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 7:29 PM
very atmospheric!
Beesley Avatar
July 27, 2010 at 7:35 AM
if jim morrison and edgar allen poe sat down and smoked, this is what would materialize from both evil minds
R Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Great poetry John...going through your poems now...you are wonderful to read...Sweet kisses for you:) Emily
Dietrich Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 8:47 PM
OH WOW< this one I completely get. So vivid. Beautifully horrifying, john!(also made me think of Hotel California and some Twilight Zone episodes I've seen. Just love this stuff) Andrea Ps. Simply must FAV a poet like you!
Chachere Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 10:03 PM
sins committed will never be punished forever, the sinner in time completes their set of trials in order to wash them all away..or if not, at least lock them away. a mystical write of yours, and amazing creativity, John. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Harrison Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Oh what a sinister write from you pen.
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Thanks for your kind comments John and for caring,great work describing evil!C
Haick Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM
As usual, an exceptional write, John! Awesome imagery...giving proof to the phrase, "ugly as sin" LOL Your poem describes it well...Thanks for leaving your encouraging comments on my poems...Peace, love, Audrey
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June 15, 2010 at 2:02 AM
Okay know i will tell you I really enjoyed reading your poem today.. love the way i walked in the path of the sin you posted in your brilliant work.. I think i really enjoy poetry where the poet can help you look and walk every moment in his or her poem... You are a wonderful poet,,, with many poets who wish they could be like you. Now I see why they envy you...Have a wonderfulday,,.yours truly,..SIDNEY LeeAnn, =p.d.
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June 15, 2010 at 1:57 AM
I will go on about how sad some off the poets are on here. I recieved a soup mail telling me a group of poets are gathering a petition to get me thrown out. Now why would they want to hurt me.. I guess it's the name, i am harmless. Wish they could all be sweet like you.. A very charming person, with the most pleasant comments to hand out to the females around here. I adore each one of my comments made buy your brilliant charms. LOL, i do not even know why i am sharing this with you*continue*
A   Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Good morning John, how are you on this lovely fine night night. First let me tell you how awesome your poetry is. Also I will give you thanks for your many wonderful comments you leave. I will also add that I notice men envy you on the sight. One was W.Collins who left me a harsh message and included you in it. I saw no reason in him adding and going on how me and you are bad aroma to the soup.. Doesn.t that make you chuckle. I think he envys you for all your wonderful comments******continue***
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