Into the lions den

 

 

Into the lions den

To face the din of listlessness

The refuse of broken marrow

The sorrow of the spine

Veins of family-forgotten!

 

Even if death claims

Black hearts shall sing no more

For this sacrifice

Ends the blasphemy

Revives the generation

Lost-now found

This is absolution!

 

The resurrection of the words

Last kind syllables

As their teeth crumble

The carnage ends

Lost lambs hear the call

 

End this suffering

Pledge new suffrage

The waning moon

Shines anew

The ivory fang is claimed!

Renaissance shall shine!

As the dawn chorus rises

 

Reviews

[The Autumn Faerie]

"Black hearts shall sing no more
For this sacrifice
Ends the blasphemy"

I love the message this conveys to the reader.
It's gentle, yet strong.

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I love this poem. It is really powerful. With just words, you create such powerful emotions. My favorite part is the last stanza. That held the most power for me.

[Kelly D. Burris]

For this sacrifice
Ends the blasphemy
Revives the generation
Lost-now found
This is absolution!

How freeing this feels when read. Freed from an oppression that takes the life.

The word became flesh and dwelt among us;

The resurrection of the words
Last kind syllables
As their teeth crumble
The carnage ends
Lost lambs hear the call


Angels rejoice in the presence of the risen Lord, a new day for us;
As the dawn chorus rises

I really liked this piece. Very fitting for the day!!
Kelly

[Lucinda Bogart]

This leaves me speachless. It gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. So incredibly compelling. This is one to treasure and share for a life time. I am so honored that you share your work with me, and am humbled beyond words that you read my work too. This is just beyond beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with me !!