The Boiling Man

There was a time when I fell so hard on my knees and I was only 17 when I wrote this. Years later, it's still taunting me, even in my sleep.

 

Shh, Listen...   There's A Man...   Playing An Unusual Violin...

 

With The Strings That Are The Nerves...   And The Veins...   From His Own Arms...

 

How Wonderous The Sounds...   Of The Agonies Made...   By The Slicing And Dicing...

 

Down With The Lambs...   Up With The Larks...

 

Run To The Beds, Children...   Before It Gets Dark...

 

Around, Around The Sun We Go...   As The Moon Goes Around Us...

 

While The Parts Of Us Are Dying...   In The Slow And The Painful Ways...

 

We Do Not Die Of Death...   We Die Of The Vertigo...

 

Run, Dying Breeds, Run...   Like There's No Time...   And No Tomorrow...

 

Yet, We're All Still Gonna Die One Way...   Or Another...   No Matter What...

 

And I Just Saw The Dead...   Small And Great...  Stand Before The God...

 

I Witnessed The Blood Of The Christ...   Dripping On All Of Their Skins...

 

This Is Just Another Altar...   Inside The Church...   Of The Fears And The Pains...

 

Now, I Know Why Jesus Wept...

 

Author's Note

This writing was inspired by James O'Barr, the creator of "The Crow"... (Thanks, James)

Reviews

[Wolfwind Words]

This i found to be a unique read. It's different format cause my mind to spin around alot like the images that you presented.
I liked how it was heart felt. The feelings of dispare and helplessness, seemed to fling out like and open blender.
Good read!
Thanks for sharing!

[Ady]

This was very dark and possessed the allure of religion shrouded in mystery. I did not understand the ellipses though or their reason for being there. All in all, a terrific poem. I look forward to seeing more from you!

[Yvonne Heidt]

Wow. Very dark, very different. Pushing the envelope is what makes a great writer. Excellent job.

[Star]

This is a little different, and I had to read your poem through a few times before I understood it. I'm not big on religious poems, but somehow there was a meaning in your poem that can be picked up by anyone.

Now I can't wait to read the rest of your work. =]

[Red Raven]

Diff way and very creative.
Its kind of mechanical read apart from being poetic and a good flow.
Thanks for sharing.
And also for adding me in your fren list.

[Poeticpiers]

odd format intrigued me I found the content interesting.Though by preference a formalist I am appreciative of any form of writing which has something to say. although beliefs do not accord with yours.We do concur on one point. everyone will die in due course. Or atleast cast aside this worn out body and change in some way

[Nelson]

This was something. I could almost hear this read at the beginning of a scary movie or seomthing. The images were vivid, and the piece had my attention. This was good

[LostCauze[:P]]

Very powerful, I really enjoyed your descriptions and metaphors. The first 2 lines are my favorite. The structure really brought out the most of the poem including its impact and mood. Keep writing.

[Kathleen Marie]

Very, very powerful and death is something we all face in varying degrees and ways. Thank you for a great read.

[David Lewis Paget]

Very intense! A little obscure, too - for anyone not familiar with the work of James O'Barr. Just one suggestion - should it be 'in the slow and painful ways' (not painfully). Probably an oversight on your part.
Cheers,
DLP

[Dead Angel]

very creative piece here. really speaks to the reader and the ending was remarkable. great job!! :)