Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

The Nightmare of Hatred

Cruel is the twisted act of betrayal
a heart of trust dies in a shallow grave
hatred’s flame ignited, burns with anger
runs rampant within soul's chambers.

Restless dreams, nightmares unrelenting
anger seeks revenge, not representing.
Haunting visions come 
a crossroads, a choice to make…
drink the cup of forgiveness
or the vial of hate.  

O blackened heart, the vial of hate now taken
bitter taste of wormwood, god forsaken
unrestrained, ravaged by fury
soul's poison, helpless victim
locked in hatred's hell, imprisoned.

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 12, 2015 at 9:44 AM Hatred is poison Laura well said a nightmare...Congratulations on win..Love Laura Leiser March 12, 2015 at 1:01 PM Thank you, Rajat! It's a hard subject to write about, but such a powerful emotion that us humans must keep under control, yes?

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 12, 2015 at 2:46 AM Wonderful expressions Laura! Congrats on ur win! Laura Leiser March 12, 2015 at 1:00 PM Thanks for your kind comments, Dr. Upma. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by to encourage me! :)

Jan Allison March 11, 2015 at 3:28 PM such vivid dark imagery - many congrats on your win Laura:-) Hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser March 11, 2015 at 7:59 PM Thanks once again for your supportive comments, Jan. i really appreciate them! :)

Casarah Nance March 11, 2015 at 2:44 PM I loved the rhythm and rhyme of this, very powerful and extremely well done! Grats on your win. Laura Leiser March 11, 2015 at 7:57 PM Thank you, Casarah. It took awhile for me to write this. Glad it turned out okay. I appreciate your comments!

Shadow Hamilton March 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM great pen Laura congrats on 3rd place hugs Laura Leiser March 10, 2015 at 11:23 PM That's "amoung" the winners....darn spell check!! Laura Leiser March 10, 2015 at 11:22 PM Thank you, Shadow, for choosing my poem to be smoking the winners as well! I appreciate it :)

Anthony Beesley March 8, 2015 at 7:03 PM Hurts turn into hatred and hatred turns into heat Laura Leiser March 8, 2015 at 7:15 PM So true, Anthony. Best to not feed the flame at all costs!