final destination

as the moon dawns upon the eerie quiet

the darkess broken only by its face

the winds still and calm and silent

the earth taken hostage in slumber's depth

i creep slowly into the night

my steps muffled with the crimson pools

leaving behind scarlet traces of presence

mixed with painful mourns and tears

i struggle to breathe as i shuffled

and searched for a friendly light

i held my weapon fiercely against my chest

moving freely with the beating of my heart

i stumble and the floorboards squeak

but i move on nontheless

like a thief into the darkest hours

stealing away into the great unknown

at last i reach my destination

and i call out your name with all my might

and you rushed to my side as you saw me

tears flowing freely from your eyes

i just needed you to hold me

and see me one last time

i just needed the sweet sweet words you speak

feel the throbbing of your heart against mine

i longed so much for this wondrous moment

and as seconds ticked away the time

strength escaped my very being

taken away by the tide

you held me in the warmth of your embrace

and there in the comfort of your arms,

i dropped down on my knees and closed my eyes,

taking in that one last breath of you,

hearing you whisper my name, i love you,

as i lay on my final rest at last.

Author's Note

the purpose of the poem is for you to see in your mind every detail as the events take place in the poem. let it paint a picture for you and take you to the end.

Reviews

[Mike Zentz]

sneaking out, thats what it sounds like to me. so many times back in high school, going to stay the night with a lover :). It's funny how when you love someone you don't care about anything but being with them. Great job! I felt like I was running through the night while I read this poem