The Ballad of the Poet

*The Dead Poet*

Many blocks along the road, 
Kicking down walls of heavy stones, 
Yet no one could draw through the walls of her lonely bones.
A poet who could not write what's inside. 
Her pen had gone ink dry. 
Her beady eyes lost the feel of an angelic realm.
She tried! 
She tried until she could no longer cry!
A poet who stuttered with the mind and out came no words.
This poet hangs on a mound with a picture that tells a sad tale.
A poem that broke verses in a Carpe diem dream.
She ruffled her arms once more as if she could fly.
Still nothing, 
Everything felt dead inside. 

Trap in a mental state that clots the willing vein.
Isolating her form in a room with no door.
She stays this away from the feel of the marvel pen.
To never go back, and feel again.

In the most ominous way,
She lets out a cry, 
A cry, never heard before. 
Running from this evil, that stain her world. 
 
Words buried deep and behind a new exterior box, 
Her insides grasp all the air of air once alive. 
A talon drop into the next,
This troublesome poet gave up on everything. 
Had nothing left, but the empty space within. 

Next!
She curls herself into a fetal world.
At last, she closes her eyes, to feel no more.
A poet who died the day, joy wiped the glee from her face.

by;PD
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Costales Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:49 PM
This poet, you, should not cry because words have come out that awakens any mind who reads this - this form I have not yet done and I so admire those who can wield such power to write it. I cannot write like this, but I can feel the depths this arouses in me. Good job.
King  Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 5:25 AM
Very good an enjoyable read and very well structured
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 8:19 PM
Beautiful sadness, PD. The great Stevie Wonder once said, you've brought joy inside my tears. So have you done to me w/this bittersweet tale of an anguished poet's soul. To never write again, for a poet, is to die anew each day. Superbly written and expressed. Much love to you from RW.
Dalei Avatar
May 5, 2016 at 11:04 PM
Linda, This is very nice. I enjoyed entire poem. A brilliant concept is well depicted here. Never forget to post a new piece at the earliest......................//:) hugs.
Sway Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 12:24 PM
i love poem its awesome - hugs fullmoonsway
Sage Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 9:59 AM
What a poet...devastating though
Alexander Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 1:04 PM
Nice. It gave me pleasure to read as my imagination sparked
Meier-Hans Avatar
August 27, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Stunning poem. Brenda
Tabet Avatar
July 4, 2014 at 11:27 PM
Yeah I just had to put my two cents or sense in and say good job on writing this poem. I really enjoyed it. The symmetry and structure is so well put together. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Davis Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM
what a beautifully and dramatic poem. it is full of emotion and feelings. Any poet should be able to relate to this. Great job
Deschler Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Wow! This poem is amazingly beautiful! I can relate to the feeling of dying when an inspiration cannot be found. Especially when the poetry is something one cannot live without. I loved this deep, sorrowful poem! Adding it to my favorites!...Thank you for the nice comments, once again! :)
Mitchell Avatar
July 30, 2013 at 5:47 AM
stunning this , as in im stunned by so much mental imagery and tryin to deciphre the hidden meanings and true emotions behind the words , really like the way you write it draws me in and seems to turn my head inside out
Kiggin Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 5:56 PM
I enjoy your poetry like a favourite meal , consumption is delightful but leaves me too full bellied for pudding,
Foli Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 9:47 AM
A touching piece Linda. Am loving it. The poet will live again.
Gasun Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Hi, ever dearest sis of mine! I'm stopping by to read this stunning write of yours once again & thank you so much for your warm congratulatory comments on my featured poem. I didn't know that my poem was featured last wk. Thank you so much! By the way many big congratulations also with this poem & the many poems of yours on the All Time Top 100 Poem, I've been there. Im so happy. You've the most number of poems there. My biggest sweetest hugs to you! You're my greatest! love m4evr, Leonora
Orozco Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Amazing work. I was drawn at the very first line you structure this piece so good, and so real I truly can relate. You are very talented! All of your work is so full of imagery as if I was standing there seeing all of this happen. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate you looking at my work your comments bring warmth to my heart. - Edward
Koven Avatar
June 4, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Once again a wonderful accomplishment. Poetically, a pleasure to read. Thank you.
Lwele Avatar
June 4, 2013 at 5:06 AM
I LOV IT PD.
Posey Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Linda, I love this beautiful poem. I'm left with the thought that even though you are gone, forgetting you will be impossible. Let the smiles of your friends fill the vacancy and resurrect your talent. By any name you are the best.... Jake
De Paz Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Again a pessimistic poem but with deep insight of sentiments. You are great!
Singh Avatar
May 3, 2013 at 6:24 AM
Dear Linda Thanks for appreciating my 'Grow Fingers' and your lovely message. Hugs. Durlabh
Duncan Avatar
May 2, 2013 at 5:44 PM
awesome write,,,, some days I feel I have no words left, then I see my 3 inch stack of pages. I see another sad true story I've written. Lost Boys is sad. pedophiles, there should be a law to get rid of them on the spot.,, Thank you Linda for reading my words Xo's ;}
Dunn Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 5:43 PM
PAINFULLY FELT A VERY SAD WRITE, BUT ALSO QUITE MOVING IN SO MANY WAYS. THE HEART OF A POET BEATS WITHIN THIS WELL WRITTEN WRITE.
Eastman Avatar
April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Such an interesting piece. I read it several times... I was facinated by every where it took you and the images you presented.
Oyewole Avatar
April 25, 2013 at 11:33 PM
This is a perfect write my Mistress. Thanks to have considered my little pen.... I have mailed those poems to your mail.... Well done~ A.O
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