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On Trail to the Trial MAG
November 23, 2008
The Earth has not stopped swinging;
when did it die?
Like a man hanged
orbits his rope,
we follow the sun.
Death waits distantly
carrion crows cry the end
dark’s car lights
chase down the world
to burn it.
A child crying out in pain
a race car speeding toward fame
a grown man blushing red in shame –
which is the world?
Cold gears released to grind slowly
their heated way to oblivion.
Combustion in a flash of white heat.
What matters when all ceases:
who’ll clear the debris, the pieces?
Vultures hover on the horizon
somnolent in their certainty
watching with cold and cruel eyes
as we prey scuttle fervently
to an unavoidable end.
A twisted, weighted, rigged game,
A rutted one-way dead-end lane,
A fogged, dirty, opaque pane –
Which is the world?
© Alexandra Y., Lubbock, TX
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Sally Sunshine said...
on Mar. 15 2010 at 10:06 am
I think your poem is really awsome
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 21 2010 at 8:24 pm
Well I think its really good.
abeatlesfan65 GOLD said...
on Jan. 30 2010 at 9:00 pm
Very well written! I'm glad you decided to publish this, you're talented!
AbbotRabbit GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 2:45 pm
This poem has great flow and insight.
I really enjoyed it.
Lovely poem darling =]
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I really enjoyed it.
Lovely poem darling =]
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Alexandria Pincheon BRONZE said...
on Sep. 20 2009 at 6:51 pm
This poem left me awestruck, so wanting more. I loved it. It moved me and touched me. It was so deep, so well written and honest. I give you kuddos. You surely deserve them.
Twilightnme SILVER said...
on May. 17 2009 at 10:11 pm
nice... enough. It needs work, but its good. Make it so we want more...
LittleBritt PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2009 at 12:04 pm
oh my god...that was amazing.
A child crying out in pain
a race car speeding toward fame
a grown man blushing red in shame –
which is the world?
that part really stuck out to me. what an awesome thought.
really good poem. keep it up
A child crying out in pain
a race car speeding toward fame
a grown man blushing red in shame –
which is the world?
that part really stuck out to me. what an awesome thought.
really good poem. keep it up
annkaykay2011 DIAMOND said...
on May. 6 2009 at 12:06 am
The last stanza was....wow. It has a dark beauty to it
GoldenGirl PLATINUM said...
on May. 5 2009 at 10:17 pm
That was absolutely amazing! I think this may be the best poem I have ever read! I can't help feeling like you see something beyond...that no one else can see. And now I want to see it too. You come accross as a VERY experienced writer. Writing is definetely for you! Keep it up!
AndThisIsReal PLATINUM said...
on May. 5 2009 at 1:07 pm
In one word: Stunning.
This poem has such a dark intriguing beauty to it.
Reminds me of my writing.
Check it out if you have the time.
Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
You're a gifted writer.
<3, Sam.
This poem has such a dark intriguing beauty to it.
Reminds me of my writing.
Check it out if you have the time.
Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
You're a gifted writer.
<3, Sam.
heart_on_my_sleeve said...
on Mar. 17 2009 at 10:39 pm
Oh my god that poem is ssoo incredible! You're a fabulous writer and i can truly capture the depth of your unruly curiosity and passion.
JoyousLife BRONZE said...
on Mar. 17 2009 at 4:58 am
thanks everyone! i'm really glad you enjoyed it.
kissingdawn331 SILVER said...
on Mar. 4 2009 at 7:52 pm
you kept me in to the poem the whole time... I understand your views
brightsideofthemoon GOLD said...
on Feb. 25 2009 at 7:55 pm
I could hold on to every word, every stanza. It's incredibly powerful and easy to understand once read several times. Lovely job!
futurprez said...
on Dec. 2 2008 at 3:30 am
that is an awesome poem!! very deep
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