Your Enemies

Let me cry the darkness from their eyes
Unfold and unwind the scaffold of their lies
Ignite the strings of fear and stain
That bind their minds to guided hate

Let them see what I see
Your life as an open wound
Let them hear the sound of crashing glass
As they stumble through to the profound

Let them gaze into their own eyes
And recognize their soul and mind
I will cradle them in their grief
As they fall apart in my arms at your feet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Roy Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 1:58 AM
Very intriguing...congratulations! :)
Nusker Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 10:40 PM
I loved the 2nd stanza, especially "Let them see...life as an open wound." Congrats on your win.
Canerdy Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 4:50 PM
Thought-provoking and well-written, Felice! Congrats on your win. Janice
Duncan Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM
Nicely done. I get the image of an angel telling this story :) Nice!
Bee Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 9:25 PM
Interesting take. Thank you for the feedback.
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