The Drunken Stain
a sadness seeps into the soul
where sanctity is living
caused by the heart's fondest desire
for human love
not given
a dance on passion's summer night
in bonded moves preciseness
with risk of life in full moonlight
by drunk hands fools are driven
final pronouncement of demise
departure and defeat
makes salt-rivers of dry eyes
whose agony it seeks
and in a voiceless, muted cry
of unrequited pain
will ne’er be heard in loud disturb
as silent pride maintains
a hopeful stance,
another chance to cleanse
the drunken stain
12/2/2022
12/15/2022
2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 23 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mark Toney
Copyright © Janis Thompson | Year Posted 2022
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