Absolution

Absolution

A Poem by The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)
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Inspired by a song of the same name by The Pretty Reckless

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Bound in chains by links

Of cold steel attitude,

The only way to free my soul now

Is to hammer out the truth,

Even if it means self inflicted wounds…

For bruises fade away, bones heal up,

But the heartache of breaking your heart

Is a pain greater than any torture chamber

Could ever produce…

My judgment has no GPS,

My morals have lacked decorum…

I can only hope your understanding

Can read between the lines

And your forgiveness is strong enough

To lift your heavy heart to the heavens

Where pain has no meaning

And absolution flows like

The blood of Christ. 

© 2015 The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)


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The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

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Wow Dale, you've left me at a loss for words here, awe inspiring piece. Well done, kudos and all that jazz!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Awe shucks Moonbeam, making me blush, thank you.
Deep words
i like your art style

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much.
Wow! Dale, I hope this poem finds it way to the recipient ... Totally blown from some of your amazing verses, my friend.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Well thank you hon, actually it is not for anyone in particular, just inspired by the song in my aut.. read more
Wonderfully composed, poignant expression of regret and the hope for atonement. How many of us are even capable of allowing ourselves to be so humbled in the face of our own culpability? I think it's an area in which most of us fall short.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much… I think you are right in we all fall short in that area.
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MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

You're welcome. I know I fall short. I think our expressions of culpability and apology end up being.. read more
Well here i am surprised :p.. This style was really a Donne style and i loved it.Mainly the intensity with which you write these lines caught me off guard.A thrilling write with judgement having no GPS and links of cold steel attitude... the ending is just marvellous.Divine work here.... Encore Cowboy!! :)

~Sophy

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Awe, thank you so much, appreciate your kind words and nice to see you in the cafe again.
Sophy Freebirds

9 Years Ago

:)always a pleasure Dale
I have to agree with Jacob, nice job here cowboy.
I really wish that my judgment had GPS. It's taken a few wrong turns.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

THank you Ana, I think all our judgements get lost sometimes.
this is your best yet, Dale...
what an ending line---powerful in a spiritual allusion sort of way...
my judgement also has no GPS--and mapquest is down...so i am on my own.

really like the "cold steel attitude" that flavors this piece in more than just that line.

but i do believe there is always room for forgiveness...

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Wow, thank you Jacob, that is quite a compliment. Much appreciated.

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The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)
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Birth name: Dale Deadmond Born November 20th, 1969 Metaphorically speaking music is my BFF and poetry is my soulmate. This is my world of my favorite poets are E.A. Poe, Dylan Thomas, R.. more..

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