The Eyes of Tragedy

So many eyes in the sky watching, waiting
reflects in the dance of the rain,
clouds swirl overhead.
Cold black breath denies my lungs
asphyxiation denies me her lips
too cold to remember what is lying in the snow there.
And black night? He waits behind these closed eyes to see—
see the eyes in the sky
the unholy reflection upon the rainbow.
what has God created?
The destruction sends broken fragments of seasons into the eyes
dust films porcelain stares
the eyes above are watching, waiting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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January 9, 2011 at 6:48 AM
I love to go back and read a Poets first entry and I am not let down at all... a beautiful write and a great way to start on the site...always Michael
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June 10, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Ps. Before moving on I noticed that "You" were featured with this write~Smile, why is this not a surprise unto myself...."A belated congratulations dear Madison!!!:):) ~
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June 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Yes, "You" are definately one of a very rare breed of writers, "Gifted, Precious & Beautiful Madison Thomer!!!":):)~Good morning, or perhaps afternoon within "Your" case!? I have read this twice Mrs. Poe~And I am going to just pick her up, and carry her to the fire place to warm and thaw--Smile, and then perhaps, a little CPR--but oh, how beautiful her lips do seem...."Excellently Profound Write As Always!!!":):) Let me go view "Your" next~"Love, John!!":):)....
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May 23, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Madison, congrats on your feature...Raul
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May 23, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Congrats Madison on being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince
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May 22, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Keep writing, Love and Hugs, Dane
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May 22, 2009 at 7:54 AM
A very passionate piece. I love every bit of the lines. You are such a great poet… keep writing with your passionate pen. Congrats on a well deserved feature. leke
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May 18, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Congratulations Madison on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
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May 18, 2009 at 12:27 AM
You fed my mind as I read your poem being featured this week. Congratulations. Ernilando
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May 17, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Nice use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
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May 8, 2009 at 1:26 PM
poe would be proud Madison this is a great poem telling a very dark story I love your choice of words your a great poet
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May 7, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Wow what imagery and metaphor, strong emotion. Very creative author, good work. Judy Riley
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