The Fall of Innocence

As I left madness in the desert
With empty guns and unresolved dilemmas 
A sorrow but protective shield
Made sand dunes crossing me to safety. 

Towards the autumn without you
I'm heading 'lone and taciturn
Mirage of icicle enclosed me
The carcass of my past revives

My tears can't shed, canteen is hollow
A joker's wild behind the wheel
The crossroad vanishes in sandstorms
As I am spit out to be skinned

*

I hear my giggles in green vineyards
As trees remember rusty games
The wind plays gutters in the night
Cranes fill horizon with their wave.

I need next rainstorm like the air
So it can flood my hopes for rivers
As bucks strike hunger in the wolves
I need to feel alive for winter...

*

Did I leave madness in the desert
Towards an autumn without you?
Or I just dreamed of freedom loosely -
A grain of gold on cacti' spines...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 7:01 PM
congrats Iolanda on featured poem this week on PS .. wonderful words to share with luv..
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September 6, 2010 at 2:44 PM
congratulations to you Iolanda!
Johnson Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Congratulations on your win with this unique take on the Fall contest. Love, Joyce
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September 1, 2010 at 9:10 PM
'great free verse, Iolanda. Lots of imagery. congratulations. Luv, Andrea
Augustus Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Your title intrigued me, so I had to read this. Even in free verse, this seemed very melodic to me. This is very nice. It almost seemed like you described all four seasons. Congratulations on getting a win! I see why!
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September 1, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Congrats on your win!!! always Michael
Brown Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations Iolanda on your win in Amelia Harmon's contest "Fall". Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 4:27 AM
Iolanda, congratulations on your win in the contest :) love Wilma
R Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 1:42 AM
Such a wonderful write....congrats on your big win, dear Iolanda!(Felicitari) :) Emily
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September 1, 2010 at 1:16 AM
Just lovelly write well done on your win x sarah xx
Haick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Congratulations on your great win, Iolanda. Peace, Audrey
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 7:12 PM
What a lovely and unique write this is and I can see why it placed in the number 2 spot. Your imagery is just divine: 'Cranes fill horizon with their wave.' I loved this one. Congratulations Iolanda. I was so happy to see your poem in the winner's circle.
Roberts Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 6:03 PM
wonderful. congrats on your win in the contest
Gorelick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Iolnada, this is suxh a unique piece. Congrats on your great win in the contest. BG
Richards Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Such a unique visit to fall !! Well done, Iolanda...for this wonderful twist on the contest! ~ Congratulations! love, Carrie
Smith Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 1:06 PM
wow this is very good made me feel and think which is a good combination and a good reaction for any poet(tho i cant call myself a poet) i really really loved the 4th stanza! this poem was also very unique in that i have not read one with the same subject matter, was great and refreshing!=)JO
Nieves Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Interesting piece. Hey, thanks for your comments. Stick to your lovely pen.
Ace Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 10:34 AM
I am attentive to the way you write. I find this piece very intriguing and unique. Lightwalker
Brown Avatar
January 20, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Your poetry was a pleasure to read today Iolanda. I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and inspiration. May we all be able to read your poetry here at PoetrySoup for years to come. Love, Carol
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