Blood Blinded

 

Living by the sword

guarantees a lifetime

of bloodshot eyes

and a lifeline channeling

the red sea with no hope of parting it…

no miracle… no savior…

Melancholy cries are futile

when the tears are saltfree

as per politically correct regulations…

legislated emotions…

Every twinkle surrounding

that delusional lunar smile

are burning holes

in the souls of sinners

making deals with the devil

to restore their innocents…

unlived childhoods…

unrehearsed dreams…

So look into the mystery of

the midnight sky

before the morning light

burns away the truth

between good and evil

and the blood dries

your eyes shut…

forever blind.

Reviews

[Brittany W]

This is chilling and deep, your work always amazes me, great job.

[Jamie S.]

A chilling read before bed with a perfect title. Sounds like an awesome opening to a movie. Thanks for sharing :)

[Ladysue]

I like this; particularly these phrasing as they really make the image clear...

when the tears are saltfree
as per politically correct regulations…
legislated emotions…

I love the ending...
A very deep and powerful write...

[Jenny Nelson]

So many ways to "live by the sword." Many do and enjoy it. I should be mustering sympathy for them for when "what goes around comes around," so to speak, but that's not really happening right about now. Shame on me.

A very strong write. Great description in your message. Well done! Well stated!

[Poetic Beauty]

Wow this is a powerful and deep thought provoking poem. The last few lines sum up the piece with a punch.

[The Analog Kid]

I love the "salt-free" tears! So look into the mystery of/the midnight sky/before the morning light/burns away the truth. Very fine lines Cowboy.