Death's Lonely Glance

Might I take you to the past,

With my traveled, worn out feet?

My thirst was a curse that did not last,

And to my lost honor, I went to meet.

 

To kings who proclaimed themselves as gods,

I have given death with my mortal air,

To the murderors I give my applause,

Who gave me lives so fair.

 

Smile, for vengeance will crumble,

Twinkling smiles of light I destroy,

I have made the proud man humble,

And I have taken the soldiers of Troy.

 

Though you fear me I mean you no harm,

After all its not me you should fear,

Beguiled by earth's tempting charm,

Sent they will be to their pools of tears.

 

Joy is derived form regret,

But those that are happy, suffer not their punishment,

By that decree heroes and I have met

And even kings sing their lament.

 

Life is a shortened endeavor,

You cannot run from me,

I will be here forever,

Just you wait and see.

Reviews

[Wolfwind]

"Poets to poets, prophets to prophets, kings kill kings and knights are but pawns."

I found there is a very deep awareness that radiates from these words. Time, it is always there to drive us into the end all oblivion, there is no escape.

Very well written Ink!
Aaron

[Seshat Nidaba]

Your form is so good you could write about any topic, I'd probably like it! The Rhyming is so well done that it takes unexpected twists which make it ever the more poetic!

[paparapapa]

I loved it! Why are you so damn good? Haha. Choice of words? Brilliant! And this poem's got a good flow. Good job!

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true in this poem. Man's dreams will be cut down by age an death. Better to enjoy life and be kind. Many statements I like in this poem.
"Though you fear me I mean you no harm,
After all its not me you should fear,
Beguiled by earth's tempting charm,
Sent they will be to their pools of tears."
A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Aianarie (INACTIVE)]

Ooh, I've read this one before! ;)

Absolutely beautiful. And professional! If I wouldn't have known you wrote this I would've thought it was from an medieval anthology...

[Shy Girl]

Captivating, very much so. This is just a well thought out poem...the rhythm and flow of each stanza is wonderful. I like the comparisons you return to. Life-death, joy-regret. These and many more are very well planned thoughout. I enjoyed your first poem very much. Thanks for sharing it with us. :)

[Bridget Murphy]

This is my first poem, so comment and tell me if it was any good.

[Stephanie Wied]

Amazing poem, random person!!! ;)