Death of goodness

A poem about the darkening of a man

No one understands me

They all act

In a fit rage of madness

Against an innocent me

Shall I curse

The one that curses me

Shall I kill

The one that kills me

Shall I terrorize

My own terror

All this do I know not

For day by day

My heart darkens

My soul blackens

The soul of a good man dies

In every moment

When my tears drop

Into a pit

That is full of my problems

my curses

my terrors

my fears

Little by little

Till it burst

And then the heart of a good man dies

Never to resurrect

In this world of his hate

   

 

Author's Note

what do you think of this

Reviews

[Dak]

I often feel that i'm alone and i can't find anyone who understands things the way i do, so this spoke to me people always seem to tear down any good you feel inside you. so you spend your days feeling alone. i think that these experiences should lead you to dream of a better day and spend everyday that youre alone working toward a happier future for yourself. that's the only thing keeping me going through the dread that is childhood. powerful poem. you have a great talent for writing and excellent thoughts to write. keep up the great work

[Benson Osuji]

thanks for your positive review

[Coyote Poetry]

We teach our young men and women to kill at eighteen in the USA. Than the Government wonder. What is wrong with the kids.
"Little by little
Till it burst
And then the heart of a good man dies
Never to resurrect
In this world of his hate"
The above lines. True and powerful. It is sad the children learn about war before love. Thank you Benson for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Valentine]

For someone only 14 years of age, you seem to all ready be a deep thinker. That is good. Valentine

[Benson Osuji]

thanks valentine

[Cody]

Good show, my lad. You keep going up onto a higher platform.

[Benson Osuji]

Thanks my good friend for your time

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tears falling into a pit full of problems - what a sad image...really like this, Benson...

[Benson Osuji]

thanks for your time

[....................]

you are welcome, Benson... could I ask that you send me a read request when you post a new poem? i find it easier that way :)...thanks

[Benson Osuji]

no problem I promise

[Geo Lawrence]

If this is a manifestation of your life experience, then I think, with all due regards to your feelings, that you are egoistic in a way that makes this poem display how you feel. Keep the words flowing.