The End of the World

From the ashes of the fallen
The new will arise,
Into a world of white.

As they begin to open their eyes 
They are already blind.
Blinded by the colors
That the fallen left behind.

Red, brown, and black
Fill the world
That once was vivid and bright.

Destined to follow the paths already made,
The new fall behind.
Nothing but ashes
In a world of white.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 14, 2016 at 12:55 PM
brittany atwater, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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July 27, 2015 at 1:46 PM
Brittan, I enjoyed reading your poem today. I hope you are well. Forever ~SKAT~
Brown Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Brittany. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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