The Last Walk In the Dark

Washed away in the rain...
Only scars from the pain...

Trickling down are new smiles...
A soul stretched out for miles...

Bent in two from harsh lonely days...
Those little demons had their ways...

Spikes of fear can never again penetrate...
Pushed to the edge but I will never hate...

A floorless walk over hot coals...
But in the end that's how I roll...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
March 29, 2013 at 3:19 PM
This is very good, I enjoyed it very much. I like the way you roll.
Carrillo Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 8:38 PM
My Goodness; What a poem. I just loved it. Thanks for sharing with us. Lucilla
Long Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 12:33 PM
this is awesome Michael, hope all is well.. Hugs cory
Wesley Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Hi Michael, seems I lost you for awhile but lucky I came and found this gem. So full of hope and ready to disperse the sad memories. Such a nice one to read!
Neels Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 4:24 AM
In the end that's how we grow. Awesome piece MJF :) hope your day is a brilliant one :) love CTH
Williams Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Wow! I like that ending. The whole writing is incredible to me. I like the beginning to the end. You write very well. Thanks Michael. :-)
La France Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Michael, an outstanding write with many wonderful lines, I relate to your words very much Constance
Dietrich Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Nice to see you posting recently, and what inspired this one, Michael? You have great creativity.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 5:53 PM
FLOWING EMBERS OF LOVE PAST SPILLING INTO NOW AND NEW AND RENEWAL .. LOVELY COUPLET LINES OF SHEER EMOTION AND DEPTH MICHAEL LUV .. JG IS SO ENJOYING YOUR THOUGHTS .. FOREVER XOXO..
Sivey Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I love the last line a lot my friend, "...that's how I roll..."! Ha! This is a special and delightful poem! I really enjoyed reading this wondrous and amazing piece this afternoon! What a brilliant write, Great Work!!
Horsman Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 9:38 AM
like this Michael, blends very well together, with a wonderful flow...
Falotico Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Thank you Harry...
Ludden Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Stanza 3---"there"... should be "their"
Falotico Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 9:40 AM
poetic freedom lol
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