Bucket of Blood

Face cold, eyes red,

A bucket of blood poured over my head.

Drenched in retribution.

The inhibitions of a time forgotten

The ambitions of a person, rotten. 

To the core. 

He picks up his pen;

His ink is his weapon

Which many will die upon.

Flick through the thin pages,

Read a word or two,

See the prophet who never ages,

Even after he is run through. 

A spear, so sharp,

Now he is dead. 

Grab a bucket of blood, pour it over my head. 

Wet with scarlet fluid,

I walk onwards.

People watch, 

Buckets hover above their heads,

Waiting to fall,

Should it be said. 

Unbeliever, heathen, witch,

Deceiver, god-fearing, b***h. 

A woman weeps and points at me;

How can she look right through and see?

See my doubtful, bleeding heart,

Dying before I even start. 

A false existence, 

My warrant is read.

The bucket of blood falls onto my head.

Footprints the colour of poppies.

Controversy in a flower, 

While those who hold the power cower.

Fifty points struck off the board, 

A bad beginning,

But I won't bow to your lord. 

I won't ask for help and luck, 

I don't want a Narcissus who gives no f**k.

I want to make my greatness,

And I won't apologise for its lateness.

I am doomed,

One of the fateless. 

So without a destiny I run,

Alone and into the night.

I will brave my fears with all my might.

And when all is done,

And all is said,

The bucket of blood pours over my head.

All the promises I met, 

Now the faithless fool lays down to rest,

Never knowing what is best.

The blood drips from my body, 

Awake and alive. 

The bucket is empty,

I live, not survive. 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard, direct and truthful poetry. My favorite kind.
"The bucket of blood pours over my head.
All the promises I met,
Now the faithless fool lays down to rest,
Never knowing what is best."
The above lines were my favorite. A bucket of blood. To swim in blood and hate. Sometime needed education. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kat Mandu]

Thanks :) I had fun with this one so I'm glad someone appreciates it.

[Coyote Poetry]

You did well and you are welcome.