Avoiding Damnation

Avoiding Damnation

You stole fragments of my soul

as I slept in trust and hope

in your unmade bed of lies.

You deftly swept the pieces

under your carpet of deceit

where I could not reach them.

I fell so easily,

black widow’s prey,

into your spun web of delusions,

where you tried to ensnare me.

A child of love

who holds no gods,

but I swear I heard an angel's cry.

A crystal melody of truth,

begging me to flee,

urging my escape from

the burning gates of hell.

 

27/01/13

Reviews

[Emerald Seas]

The pain from such a wound lingers for profound chunks of time. You've captured the hurt and disillusionment unraveling of the lies and deceit received from another given heart, mind, and soul. The soul weeps. Wonderfully written

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks QSS

[LA Lorena]

I can almost visualize you running like the wind with the flames of hell licking at your britches.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It was scary!

[Ayvid N]

Oh the illusions and delusions of love! Castles built to be pulled down. And the aftermath… accusations bitter as gall and the hurt of raw oozing sores. The charges are damning and the regret is intense.

All conveyed through fabulous wording and imagery. Thank you for sharing this poem John! It' was a great read!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Divya for another lovely review. You are very kind.

[Ayvid N]

welcome John!