The Way To Hell

The "World" the harlot, that leads to hell

In the dark, fog filled night

the sun's light, now buried

I visit, to know the dead's plight

and to where they were ferried

The lifeless graveyard, I walked

by death,inhabitants marred

engraved, their life's poem

their tombstone, their bard 

through dense fog, I walked

my vision impaired

over the dead, dirt caulked

the same end they shared

for death took all

not a one he spared

he brings all under his thrall

some unprepared

such a bard, I stumbled across

a story he had to tell

concerning the man, below the cross

who road the ferry to Hell

the bard began the tale

the poem he recited

hearing the poem made me wail

for in the same things I delighted

Spoken by the bard

is the following tale:

"here, ******** lies

 beneath this very stone

 of him I will apprise 

 why in Hell, he was thrown

 

 For he kissed the seductive lips 

 of the harlot, the "World"

 ravished in her temporary love

 his soul in her bosom, furled 

 Her end was bitter as wormwood,

 sharp as a two-edged sword

 Her feet took him down to death

 her steps took hold on hell. 

 here, ********* lies,

 beneath this very stone

 listen, you'll hear his cries

 in hell where he was thrown"

The bard finished the tale

my face becoming pale, 

on my knees I fell

as the sun removed the veil

for the name I saw, 

of the one led to hell!

My..name..it revealed.

I continued to wail!!!!

To be continued.........

Reviews

[W R Stowe]

Unfortunately our souls will continue just apart from God if we refuse Christ redeeming blood

[Dreamgirl23732]

The description was amazing and the ending really stood out! I can't wait to read more of your work.

[Stephen]

Thanks again for reading. I am glad that you enjoyed it

[Cruz Niq]

Oh how I do love this. Stories of souls being ferried to hell is always a treat.
I must say, the rhythm of this poem is pleasing and easy to follow. You use all the right words, though they put the reader in a different time.
There are a itsy bitsy amount of awkward word placement, that could be typos. Will love to read the next part!

[ZDMusgrove]

It is a truly great read. A little pessimistic, but still an absolutely amazing write. I greatly enjoyed it, and I do hope you continue to keep up the good work, because I am looking forward to reading more of your writing.

[Jamestown]

Wow, I hope you never have to face that, that being said, you definitely know how to captivate a readers attention, awesome write enjoyed it.

[Stephen]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to read and to give your appraisal.

[Mr. Box]

What I really love about your poems that they have a signature style that tells the reader that you're the one who wrote it. This piece is extraordinary. I love the way you choose the words, sentences and rhyme it perfectly. This is amazing, thanks for sharing.

[Stephen]

I appreciate the appraisal my friend! Thanks for taking the time to review my poem, and thanks for the praise

[Mr. Box]

You are most welcome, my friend

[Sophy Freebirds]

The fog and the setting here reminded me of the poem "The fog "by W.H Davies... I have told you i guess that you have remarkably nice quality to tell tales in poem.This is a very unique trait.To grab the reader in is the very quality of the poet. i liked the personification of world... yes we drown in her charms until we realise we are in death bed.... but its ohhh too late! The end just took me by surprise . Well it could have been anybody's name out here.We all have sinned and kissed the seductive lips of World.. A nice treat :)*takecare*

~Sophy

[Clover94]

Loved the poem. It's deep and enticing. Can't wait to find out what happens next!

[DoormanDan]

This poem is fantastically well written, has quite an atmosphere to it, and is a finer than a grain or sand example of creative poetry. I absolutely love it, and cannot wait for the next part! :)

[Stephen]

Thanks!! For reading. Im glad you liked it

[Aveira Corbett]

(For he kissed the seductive lips
of the harlot, the "World")
Very beautifully written, especially liked this line.

[Stephen]

Thanks for the appraisal! It is greatly appreciated