Revealed

When dark clouds collide and

thunder erupts in shaken stares,

rains fall on unrelenting sorrows

along bramble thorn threads,

screaming leaves crash

into a frozen ground

of broken branches

and disgraced smiles . . .

 

as cardboard condos

dot the litter strewn landscape

and graffiti drips

in tobacco-stained puddles

at the feet of those

standing in an endless line

for bits and scraps

of the life they once knew . . .

 

while sons and daughters

face the monsters drugged

by beliefs conjured

on sand blasted battlefields

and bibles of their own deciphering,

bridging the elongated gaps

between lies and promises by those

disguised in designer pantsuits

with fingers crossed

behind their backs . . .

 

and children have secrets thrust

upon them through filthy fingernails

hiding under bed frames

of rusted iron and disgusting touches,

silenced by the horror

of squeaking hinges

and footsteps in the hall,

crying for mothers who don’t believe . . .

 

the tears of a poet will be revealed,

bleeding through the page

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

There is much in the world to cause grief to a poet with a soft heart. Your stanzas reveal examples of those suffering under a cloud of darkness. Your final one about the innocent children broke me. There is much cruelty around. You write so well will on a wide variety of subjects.

[willweb]

A large part of the world sickens me and breaks my heart. It seems I cry more now than I smile. So, writing it out is my way of exorcising the demons. At least for a little while. Thank you so much Chris. I am glad you stopped by.

[AYVID N]

Such is the destruction that strikes the real angels on earth, the children. Your words evoke once again, the pain I've always felt for the victims of every disaster and calamity and also the victims of man's evil lust and unending greed. Powerfully written, dear Willweb.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Divya. The world is an evil place, not entirely but any portion is too much in my eyes. It seems there is always something ripping at our hearts. I really wish this planet could find peace.

[AYVID N]

God knows when that will be, my friend. We can only hope and pray for the best. You're most welcome!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

The world is beautiful but has also many hidden evil secrets that need to come to light soon
Thanks so much enjoyed this moving piece

[willweb]

Thanks my friend. Probably not the best one to read on Valentine's day but I am glad you came by.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

No I think we need good happy and sad poems any day

[MomzillaNC]

A well penned poetic railing against the sorrows and injustices of this world

[willweb]

Thank you for reading and commenting

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome

[Dave Brown]

Impossible not to be highly impressed by this exceptional piece.
you are setting new standards of quality

[willweb]

Thanks so much Dave. It is just words my friend but I am glad you liked it.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

There will never be an end to poets; for, there is never an end to pain. The beauty of the sun is knowing that there will always be the rain.

The end is particularly personal for me.

Thank you.

Linda

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. Kind of a dark piece inspired by many different things.