»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #30
»
Songs at Sunset
| Open Poetry #30 |
|
Songs at Sunset |
|
|
wickedbeautifulpoetry Member
since 2004-01-03
Posts 84Indiana, USA |
The fiery sphere of the sun descended upon the horizon Seemingly burning the forested dryness that further defaced the infertile land Draining the last flaming droplet of pride from that determined sun Until it disappears in defeat behind the victorious trees The air becomes crisp and bitter instantaneously Stepping outdoors is like biting into a Granny Smith apple Crunchy and fresh and sour, strangely satisfying The triumphant foliage stands shriveled and yet erect Limbs jutting out every which mangled way Like a wizened war hero who stands tall despite his shrunken body They seem unaware of the fate that will eventually befall them Ruthless decapitation, they do not flinch They succumb as their limbs are plucked Like chickens being feathered for supper But they do not die a dignified death—no They are chopped as lumber and sentenced to death Predestined to burn the flames of midnight They are cremated into embers of lost victory The champions are gone but alas New champions have risen They take their stance in front of the sunset Ready to do as their forefathers have done They revel in their bitter suicide Stand just as tall as their predecessors Exuding their arrogance and omniscience As if the way they think act believe Is the only way to think act believe It’s amazing how much people have in common with trees |
||
| © Copyright 2004 Katie - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
lovejunkie Member
since 2003-12-31
Posts 93Indiana |
i'm a fan katie. which is much better than being a hair dryer. unless of course you're into that kinda thing. I'm not here to judge.  -Steph |
||
|
DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Nice thought is that having pillaged they move on leaving anyone they bought locally to face the same fate as those who didn't Poetry was, slow getting into it, emotion builds like an Olympic looking towards Gold. Europe and everywhere else destroyed all they had and now tells others they dont approve of them destroying their own lives. Enough comment from me. Dave |
||
|
wickedbeautifulpoetry Member
since 2004-01-03
Posts 84Indiana, USA |
thanks steph, dave. |
||
|
WildPoet Member
since 2003-11-10
Posts 205California |
This is good. Metaphored my soul! WildPoet  **** |
||
|
wickedbeautifulpoetry Member
since 2004-01-03
Posts 84Indiana, USA |
Thank you, WildPoet! Much appreciated. -katie- |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
