Our Golgotha

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary. Edgar Allan Poe

I’ve seen them all and even more,

the pale bleached bones,

even those of the children,

they didn't spare,  

 

silently the hollow skulls were staring,

desecrated, empty and orphaned,

their teeth bare in fear

for what the flesh had promised,

 

for what has been I grieve,

never has tomorrow been so dead,

as in my dreams I cry

 

for the innocence and the red

of the blood they shed I pray

before the cross in agony. 

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

23/11/2015

Reviews

[emmajoy]

'Man's inhumanity to Man' becomes a more than crass quote after reading this superbly written tragedy, Truth. You know, this is a piece that ought to be added to the Christmas collab to remind people that history isn't all three kings offering exotic spices to a beautiful heart laid in a manger. Sighing, sad.. more than. Superb.

'.. for the innocence and the red .. of the blood they shed I pray .. before the cross in agony. '

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Emmajoy, for reading and reviewing, glad you liked it. Can you tell me how this poem can be added to the Christmas collab? I've seen a message but I can't find it anymore. :) Rudi

[emmajoy]

Rudi, i can't release the words when i press 'read more' - consequently can't add more to my review at present.

[emmajoy]

Ah, tried again and can read your words now. If i may will add it for you, just let me know if that's permissable, please.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Not a problem, Emma, would be happy if you do. Have a good weekend. :) Rudi

[Kelly Scheppers]

"for what has been I grieve,
never has tomorrow been so dead,
as in my dreams I cry"

I had to read this over, just so I could read these lines out loud, again. Wow, outstanding poetry, Rudi!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Kelly, for visiting and reading my poem. Glad you liked it. Have a good weekend. :) Rudi

[Willard Wells]

Rudi, you brought such pain to my heart as I read your words. It covers centuries of death of the innocent and some of the most evil come to my mind as I read your words. I am saddened for it happening and feel sadness and pain for those that have had to bear witness to such suffering.

Thank you for sharing this truth. Peace Out.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Willard, sad times indeed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this poem. :) Rudi

[Einstein Noodle]

what a powerful sentiment and emotive for me for sure .. sometimes i think if anyone ever even got the tiniest peek at God's sorrow over mankind .. it would completely undo the person ..in every way ... just too much and humans can not bare it ... speaking of bare it ..for some reason i wanted it to be bared in this line "their teeth bare in fear" not sure if there is a correct choice .. just wanted to read it that way ... great pic ..very fitting .. being compassionate and having a thirst for justice are attributes your poem reminds me to strive for .. and gratitude .. on this very appropriate day ..for sufferings i am spared of ..
E.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you very much, E, for this long review and for the nice comment. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[Einstein Noodle]

yeh :) i do get windy some times ... ;}

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful thoughts and description left the reader with something to think about.
"for what has been I grieve,
never has tomorrow been so dead,
as in my dreams I cry"
The above lines. Made me wish to know more. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, John. It could have been a vision someone had of the things now are happening in the world. A vision that maybe is two centuries old. I'll let you think on it. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Rudi.

[R Smith]

stunning poetry Rudi, enjoyed the reading very much :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Richard, a bit morbid or black poetry, but some days it happens to be the only one that leaves my pen. :) Rudi

[ANTO]

A rubicon crossed - gentle Belgium (where I spent 3 childhood summers) may you overcome this scourge...

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, ANTO, for the comforting review. Have a good day. :) Rudi