Skeletons
My honor I placed
On a sepulcher
A gift unto myself
I plunged a knife
Into it's heart
With betrayal
And excuses
Now -
Its death is
A dark shadow
Covering
My shame
Copyright © Terry Riley | Year Posted 2009
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment