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The Match and The Bell
If only mine sight could deceive
Bless'd, illusion t'would be
A solitary stray beam to my dilated eyes
Be this the almighty End?
Nay, breathe
Air lay heavy in my lungs
Though I squander it none
Hands no longer stagnant
Scouring for a break in the seal
Nay, none such a space, however
Alas! A key of sorts?
Placed in the notch before my face
Coarse on one side
And doth splinter with the other
Nay, breathe
To what service is this?!
A match to burn my troubles away?
Bringing my fist down in distemper
Doth brought about a chime
I shift around, in hopes of finding it
Aha, yes! A bell placed in the opposing corner
The handle dull and worn
Producing a cheery accent
Certainly, a saving grace!
Nay, breathe
With match and bell in mine clasp
The insipid choice to make
To sound the alarm for chance of refuge
Or to witness divine light in the midst of my departure
I smile, and with it, one hand doth shiver the bell
The other doth strike the match
I stare into the glow, and welcome the tone
Nay, breathe
Nay, breathe...
Nay...
Published 7th Feb 2012
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7th Feb 2012 4:52am
luved ur poem
it was very deep
lol great to read
enjoyed it much
great work
it was very deep
lol great to read
enjoyed it much
great work
8th Feb 2012 4:05am
7th Feb 2012 10:19am
8th Feb 2012 4:05am
Thank you very much ^^
It was hard to visualize myself in that position xD
It was hard to visualize myself in that position xD
8th Feb 2012 4:39am
Hahah this is soooo cool! Loved it, especially the Shakespearean type of english! wooh!
10th Feb 2012 3:06am
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4th Mar 2012 2:57am
5th May 2012 7:14pm
A very well written poem, indeed. I really liked how you used the old english language in this.
8th May 2012 11:20pm
I enjoy reading the Shakespeare style you wrote this in. It adds quite a nice style to it.
7th Jul 2012 4:06am
7th Jul 2012 4:31am
24th Mar 2013 11:51am
There is so much description in this poem ...
You definitely have the hook that draws you in.
Such an entertaining story ...
Sounds like whoever it is, is finally free.
Very much enjoyed ;)
You definitely have the hook that draws you in.
Such an entertaining story ...
Sounds like whoever it is, is finally free.
Very much enjoyed ;)
