Death's Backdoor

Dedicated to my dear friend RIP x

We hide away in safe little alcoves

     hoping that no one will see

the shame imprinted in blood

   soul screaming out in affliction

heartbeats skip in shades of braille

   washed away by tides of grief

tucked in lace hankies of apprehension

   inklings of grey conceptions leak

spun dry in the machine made by man

markings can't be erased in a cycle

  for a legacy of lies, darkened by secrets

scars run deeper than earthy crust

   dark moons passed over in the light

    truth obstructed at death's backdoor

Author's Note

Reviews

[Kristin Lee]

I love this one. It is so tragically beautiful. The pain is seering. That place where we hide on the brink of madness to cover our shame from those we love...to call it deaths back door...very creative, and very true. It's almost as if death beckons to us in those moments of wekness. Those moments of human vulnerability. And this song that you've chosen is so haunting! I absoutely love it. It's going into my stock pile of writing music. Truly gave me goose bumps. Well done.

[Frieda P]

Brink of madness, so apropos right about now, thanks for your words here Kristin, muchly appreciated.

[rhythm&blues]

Such heartfelt sadness here, the music actually made me cry, many sad poems here today, think I might need a break. Very sorry for your loss.

[Frieda P]

Thank you r&b...much appreciate your visit.

[lee von cleef]

I thought I was out of that loop , infinity, eight, but damn your piece kicked my butt.

[Frieda P]

It never ends, I know what you mean, something will trigger those feelings and you're off and running again, sorry my friend.

[lee von cleef]

My answer was too dark,sleep made me see....

[Frieda P]

Sorry lee, seems death brings it round again....

[Jack...]

One's pain ends, another's begins. This vicious cycle all caused by hate and evil. Does it ever end? Our hands and our hearts are held out to you, dear sweet poet and friend. We cry for your loss and offer our words, hoping in some small way they ease the grief you are feeling. You are in our thoughts.

[Frieda P]

I wish I had an answer to that question Jack, it seems not from this view. Muchly appreciate your sentiments...thank you my friend.

[redflutterby]

I believe that when we die our pain ends and we are finally safe from those who harmed us. I know what it is like to lose a friend to violence. I stood by his sister during the joke of a trial. Slap on the wrist...no true justice served. My heart broke at the fact that in death he was treated as he had been most of his life. Without worth....

Too hide in the shadows filled with shame is an atrocity no child or woman should face. Our society is partly responsible for that. Looking away from the problem won't make it go away!! RIP to all those who have been taken by this sickness!!

[Frieda P]

Makes me sick to think of it Red, just seems that money talks, bullshit walks as they say. Life is certainly unfair, even in death sometimes. Thanks so much for your support. x

[redflutterby]

You have it always.... you know that!! xo

[Frieda P]

Yes I do know, sometimes words just need to be said. xo

[redflutterby]

;-)x