SOUL'S ROAR

Let your lion roar!

 

 

 

You pilfered my knowledge
Besieged my sacred pride
You ate away at my yolk
You left nothing of me inside

 

You told me that you loved me
I subscribed to all your lies
I only saw you as a angel
You were the Devil in disguise

 

You were a maniacal voracious sloth
Eating the leaves of my eternal soul
Devouring my hopes and dreams
Leaving me empty and unwhole

 

Now that I finally away from you
The truth is shining on me
New dreams and hope are growing
From my soul's reblossomed tree

 

I am free of your devouring
No longer your innocent prey
This lion has found his will to courage
I roar out loud and proud today

 

© 2013 Eddie Phillips

Reviews

[Robin]

Excellent! I really love this poem. It speaks to me. I love the ending showing that hurt can bring strength. Great write!

[Azriel]

so much passion in the language and choice of images throughout the poem, really did enjoy it. The poem also seems very "anthemic" with the use of the lion in the last stanza.

[Eddie Phillips]

I wanted it to have a positive ending. I didn't just want the person to survive that wrongdoer. I wanted them to become empowered and able to fight off other attackers who may appear in their life. That is why the ending is that way. Thank you for reading and connecting with it.

[Azriel]

yes, i loved how you chose to end it, contrasts greatly with the start of the poem, which i do love a lot .

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Excellent read and write.

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you. Just a affirmation for the day. I am trying to write at least a poem a day this month.