For Whom the Hour Tolls

 

 

For Whom the Hour Tolls
By: Adam M. Snow

 

For whom the hour tolls,
beyond the smoke and mirrors;
the speeding of devoted souls,
perching, like a somber crow-
on time itself, afraid to go.

 

Entranced by a tune of many flaws,
the child we are, like an ant in a labyrinth.
A victim to its own laws,
aging with time not the hour;
a life like a gentle flower.

 

Like sands from an hourglass, we fall,
with no purpose, but that of our own.
In our dreams we see it all,
the tragedy of this world has befallen,
the great of man has fallen.

 

For love, we do not mourn the loss of man,
in the wake of time itself.
We mourn the lies that once did stand,
in the hopes of what sorrow may bring,
a tragedy of a king.

 

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Reviews

[Adam M. Snow]

This is so sad, and beautifully heartfelt, you did a good job, on writing this precise write, to deal with the grief and intense pain, you've faced lately, the ending gave me shivers, a very intense piece of true friendship, and writing my friend.

- Elisa

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you for your kind review

I feel the pain in this one, and you're welcome... always!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A captured moment in art and words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Deep and dark, rather Poe-esque. You have a good grasp of wording and flow in this piece - well done!

[Adam M. Snow]

Why thank you

[TL Boehm]

an ant in a labyrinth - such a strong simile for the condition of a soul. Beautiful poem saturated with sadness .

[Adam M. Snow]

Thanks a lot

[Ankit Mahar]

I loved this piece of art sooo much .well done

[Brianna Brie]

It reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe's writings. I have an unfinished poem about time, but I like yours better. This can easily become a treasured classic within the folds of futuristic time. Kudos!

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you so much

[Belle]

I can't stop from saying, 'wow'! This is brilliant both in form and in content, seems I am reading from a page of a poetry book of a master from the past.

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you, thank you for your kind comments

[Belle]

found this one in the live feed, I was intrigued by the title. I thought this was a mimicry of John Donne's poem : For Whom the Bell Tolls but I was surprised when I read the content. You have a sophisticated diction.

[Adam M. Snow]

Again,I thank you and I am honored that you enjoyed it

[NA]

Beautifully sombre...you are very talented, superb piece of writing :) x

[Adam M. Snow]

Why thank you

[Clara]

Lovely structure and terrific rhyme.
Reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe's, 'The Raven'.

A poignant write, my friend.

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you, I am honored that you liked it

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem my friend. I like the use of the crow. A bird of mystery.
"Entranced by a tune of many flaws,
the child we are, like an ant in a labyrinth.
A victim to its own laws,
aging with time not the hour;
a life like a gentle flower."
The above lines were my favorite. Sometime I feel like a watcher. Just watching life and death like a crow. Having no part of the chaos of the world. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Adam M. Snow]

Thanks my good friend, for your kind review

[ShelleyA]

Hi Adam. A beautiful and heartfelt write about fear and sorrow of our life journey affected by time. Well crafted free style metered rhyming poetry which I enjoy. Good presentation; thought provoking. Good imagery and descriptives. Vivid visuals that any reader can appreciate. Nice use of metaphor and simile. Flow is good as is the line to line transition and breaks. Very nice rhythm. Rhyme is good as is the unique rhyme scheme. Lovely depth of feeling; bittersweet and lamentful. I especially like the second verse. Good word choice. Nice use of repetition for emphasis of feeling. Well penned and a good read. Write on!

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you so much for your kind review.

[ShelleyA]

You're welcome Adam have a good night!

[Adam M. Snow]

The same goes for you