Slow Observation

The cold fabric of humanity
The diseased pulse of a city
Seen through microscope eyes
that seduce the unknown.

A faint whisper I thought I heard
A fossil of the pale interior
Words dissolve to a brush of wind
And I can only observe
Merely
Sincerely
While the candle burns
to nothingness.

The eternal cycle
will plague it's numbered pawns
till seeds of life have withdrawn
in slow writhing
of universal fibers
Like a leer from a wandering eye
Silent soundscape
Helpless cry.

Now free us
from ourselves
and from inside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Burton Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 3:04 PM
loved the words and beautiful way you put it. enjoyed reading this and enjoy your day.
Hornsby Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Yeah that was basically the point of it. I appreciate your feedback.
Riley Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 1:07 PM
This is a good way to say we are our own worse enemy, the posions we choose will make or break our road in life. Well written Freeverse, thanks for sharring.Judy Riley
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