The Girl Behind the Mound

The dead march ahead,
But she hides behind a mound
A wooden barrier is all that protects her from being found.

Their soulless eyes burn bright,
As they walk ahead on
Trudging through the darkness as it swallows the dawn.

Their eyes are hungry, as they smell her soul’s essence.Her breath accelerates when they discover her presence.

Darkness swallows her as she whispers her final prayer;when morning comes she will no longer be there.

The dawn spreads its wings,
But dark clouds billow down,
Crying their grieving tears
For the stolen soul that will never again be found.

Days pass ahead
She’s buried in the ground
And they cry silent tears
For the girl behind the mound.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 7/2/2017 10:38:00 AM
A very beautiful written poem, I really enjoyed reading it however I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest about them
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Date: 6/28/2012 1:32:00 AM
a snap shot of the dark side of the contemporary world .well done .thank you for sharing .jk
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Date: 5/7/2012 11:44:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Vanessa. 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. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/11/2012 9:58:00 PM
thank you so much:)
Date: 5/6/2012 5:31:00 AM
Vanessa, I just love this, well done,keep writing..David
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Date: 5/6/2012 5:04:00 AM
Very moving poem... Terry
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Date: 5/5/2012 3:05:00 PM
Very moving and great descriptive poem well done really enjoyed reading it thankyou Amanda :) welcome to poetry soup hope you enjoy it as much as me and many others.
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