The King of Stone

One of my personal favorites from my first Chapbook.

Another sleepless night unfolds at my fingertips. Restlessly scavenging through my mind for answers to questions unknown. I look outside to see the world at rest, no songbirds in the trees or rustles in the bush. Only me and my memories. A perfect balance between heaven and hell in my own mind. Slowly, I feel the world around me fading into a cool shade of grey; as I sit alone on the darkened horizon in a throne of charred earth, painting a potrait of words and emotions that will only be revealed in the light of day. I see grief in the eyes of many, knowing that humanity is gradually moving beyond our reach with each step we take in our lives. Yet, there are some who would dare not think of the day when their illusions could no longer shield them from the world-weary hearts of a dying people. Through greed and gluttony, they build walls of false hope and security at the table of the scornful, ever watchful... I walk a familiar path to a place of rest, long forgotten by the world, where I could breathe easy for a short while. "When will they see?", I asked myself as I stared into the sky to watch a second sunset. With a new-found sense of clarity, I continued on my way down the forgotten path, and tipped my hat as I passed The House of Dies Drear... "As it ever was..."

Author's Note

Let me know how you enjoyed it. Constructive criticism always welcomed.

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

suggestion...you may take it or may leave it. I hear so much within your words. I want to flow slowly down it's stream ...dreaming images and feeling the waters before the falls beseech me.


I feel my world fading... a cool shade of grey; I sit alone.. darkness on the horizon... there within a throne... charred of earth....dare I paint a portrait ....words coded in emotions ... only to be revealed... in day's first light.


they are beautiful thoughts and I see why this is one of your favorites!

[Shirlena]

I read this yesterday and found it terribly addictive, difficult not to fall head first into. I swam so deeply in these words I hoped that it would stretch on for miles but unfortunately found the ending...splendor while it lasted.

[Shaquana Adams]

I feel the world around me fading into a cool shade of grey; as I sit alone on the darkened horizon in a throne of charred earth

Really love your words usage. Awesome job! :)

[Kalen Luciano]

A great piece to read! Keep up the great work.

[A. Amos]

Simply splendid, enjoyed the read and thanks for sharing

[Sami Khalil]

" Slowly, I feel the world around me fading into a cool shade of grey; as I sit alone on the darkened horizon in a throne of charred earth, painting a potrait of words and emotions that will only be revealed in the light of day. I see grief in the eyes of many, knowing that humanity is gradually moving beyond our reach"

A wonderful reflection on the plight of humanity and the ills that befalls us in this modern times. There are solutions out there but people like to take the easy way out and not go through the time and sacrifice for others. Individuals and goverments can play big roles to change things...Excellent...:)........