A World Without

We stand in no apparent semblance

Out in a line of no mercy

And without granting innocence

They fire with no chance of amnesty

A world without solitude

Is an existence in which we don't exist

Its an endless pursuit 

A fate that no one can resist.

Violence doesn't end violence, 

It simply extends it

Always living in silence

In a colorless and deprived pit.

And while we're all good people,

We just forget it sometimes

Though our minds occasionally cause ripples,

As we wish to atone for sins and crimes.

We cherish the remorse that follows

Our cruel and empty revenge

Filled with some genuine sorrow

In place of reverence.

A world without tragedy,

Void of pain,

And lacking agony,

Can be simply one thing, a book written insane.

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

I especially love your embracement of malice; as I do sympathize with the latter as well. Quite confusing, as you seem to portray both a peaceful world coexisting right beside a hateful one, but I do suppose that is what draws me in all the more. Enticing through and through, well done.

[Riley Bray]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it, though I do realize it is quite confusing, apologies. :)

[CreativeStroke]

I loved this piece Riley! You write with a deep conviction in your poems and I love that about your writing. Well done again with another fantastic piece!

[Riley Bray]

Thanks so much!

[CreativeStroke]

You're welcome!

[Acucena G.]

Unbelievable poem , its certainly one of the greatest of your work . Keep it up

[Riley Bray]

Thank you very much.

[Acucena G.]

you are welcome

[Zahra]

Beautiful. Such profound poem.

[Riley Bray]

Thank you. :3

[quinfinn]

riley bray writes with intensity and beauty and logic..... i love it!

[Riley Bray]

Thanks Quin!!!

[quinfinn]

welcome!

[Isabelle Faye]

Great write! The emotion rings through each word and it's obvious you have given this subject quite a bit of thought.

[Riley Bray]

Thanks. ^.^

[.Em.]

A world without solitude and pain really would be nonexistent .. the truth in this. is well said. great poem... again haha XD

[Riley Bray]

Haha thank you again. xP

[She With Eyes Like Unsh..]

Well done!

[Riley Bray]

Thank you. :)