A Tribute to the Lost

A story of the fallen.

The lights pulse in purples and blues
As the speakers shake with sound
And bodies mingle �" moving to the rhythm
Of their stories �" feet no longer on the ground

With their hands in the air and worries lifted,
They dance away the final hours of night
Glass shards scatter across the floor,
A reminder of the ongoing fight

At last, their souls flutter into the dark
Carried into the wind with broken wings
Leaving nothing behind but the shattered dreams
Of those who once were the city’s kings

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Palmer Blu]

This is a beautiful poem that really spoke to my heart. The words are very easy to relate to because everyone has experienced losing someone that they love. I congratulate you on using such great words to describe something that all people go through but never really think and/or talk about.

The word choice is brilliant and makes the message come across very clearly. The rhyme scheme is beautiful and perfect. Overall this is a wonderful piece!! Great Job.

Signed,
Palmer Blu
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[J.M]

I really like this - especially the last stanza 'carried into the wind with broken wings. Good job!