Unchambered

In the chambers dying salted wounds slowly weep
looking through the keyhole beholding darkness
touching cold chilling bites teeth
snarling growls within ache an animal of pain

Fingers of ice slither over one's soul
shivering the timbers feeling worthless
grabbing out gasping for light
clutching aimlessly at straws

A godless affliction inside
empty suffering cries wishing upon a star
believing on beauty on a cold dark night
growling murmurs within oneself
whispering in voices carried on the wind

Finding comfort in sadness
a fragile presence exists in an empty vessel
moonlight the host where shadows hover
clouding judgement hides the light of the sky
smiling through clouds haunted visions
creep inside shadows fears are realized

Distorted images dead mirror images
a chilling sacrifice of blood
gripping at the heart of beauty cries
a ghost suffering reaches out
strangely guarded in nightly whispers
clothed in grey rising out of the night

A reaper's knuckle echoes heavy
on chamber's door of mansion or mausoleum
knocking down the entrance to heaven and hell
a heart attacked fever rising chills subsiding
back and forth visions delirious

Running from a nightmare to capture a dream
holding hope in fingers of the imprisoned soul
once washed away in despair's tears
a stain of belief lingered
carried along on wings of the wind

Hidden in shadows waiting to whisper
painful voices masking truth cloaking beauty
hollow thoughts burn and scar
healing as time itself passes away
peaceful slumber now overtakes inner nightmares

Under lasting moonlight the stars keep promises
wishes granted as dreams come alive
dark clouds parting the pathway home
heaven's winds sail the vessel
rising upon crystal waves of white
fleeing the chains to freedom
turning silver key opening eternity's glow
clear light beautifully blinding




Written by: Liam McDaid & Kelly Deschler
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2015 at 1:32 PM
wow,you and Liam are great collaborators, Kelly. Long time, no see~~ I was glad to see this gem today.
Deschler Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 6:51 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! This is the third collaboration between Liam and I. He is so kind and a joy to write with... I have not been around much these days. I'm just not in the mood to write, I guess...
Mcdaid Avatar
June 6, 2015 at 4:32 AM
this reading it again took me into the dark realm smiling your pen dazzled diamond in this piece kelly thank you kindly pal and thank you everyone for the heartfelt wonderful comments deeply appreciated bless you all
Deschler Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 6:24 PM
You're welcome, my friend. Thank you for allowing me to write with you. It is something that I enjoy very much. Looking forward to the next :)
Onclaud Avatar
June 5, 2015 at 12:48 AM
mysteriously gothic in imagery... a most remarkable collab so uniquely composed, kelly... huggs
Deschler Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 12:49 PM
Your nice comments really meant a lot to both Liam and I... Thanks so much, Nette. Hugs from the both of us!
Sathasivam Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
Deschler Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 2:01 PM
We really appreciate your kind comments. Thank you, Ravi!
Horsman Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Now this is truly Poetry! wonderful Kelly to read your poems again,,congrats to both of you
Deschler Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 1:47 PM
Thanks so much, Harry. Both Liam and I truly appreciate your kind comments. We're so glad you enjoyed our poem!
A  Avatar
June 1, 2015 at 6:44 AM
beautiful, enjoyed your write ~Luv S.K.A.T.
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