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Because I Wanted to Write Something Dark
Nothing grows
in this garden of bones
shadowed tombstones moan
darkness whispers of beauty found
transgressions and sin no longer bound
the sky turns black with burning lust
the gates to hell await the dusk
a warning to all, beware!
abandon hope and so despair
as fear and morality strive
pray that sanity survives
too late, the gates slam shut
trapped forever in deliriums flood
madness tasting like dripping blood
eyes dilate and hunger consumes you
you feast upon your dark desires
gorge yourself on mortal sins
gnawing fingers to the bone
the devils' garden to be sown
one last thought screams in the night
"this isn't real, this isn't real, this isn't real"
a mantra recited endlessly
in the rotting decay of reality
"this isn't real, this isn't ........ real"
in this garden of bones
shadowed tombstones moan
darkness whispers of beauty found
transgressions and sin no longer bound
the sky turns black with burning lust
the gates to hell await the dusk
a warning to all, beware!
abandon hope and so despair
as fear and morality strive
pray that sanity survives
too late, the gates slam shut
trapped forever in deliriums flood
madness tasting like dripping blood
eyes dilate and hunger consumes you
you feast upon your dark desires
gorge yourself on mortal sins
gnawing fingers to the bone
the devils' garden to be sown
one last thought screams in the night
"this isn't real, this isn't real, this isn't real"
a mantra recited endlessly
in the rotting decay of reality
"this isn't real, this isn't ........ real"
Published 7th Feb 2023
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7th Feb 2023 3:08am
sadly the level of darkness has gone up in the world
I try to focus on sky, grass and trees... the beauty of the world
or I would go over the deep end permanently...great write...
I try to focus on sky, grass and trees... the beauty of the world
or I would go over the deep end permanently...great write...
7th Feb 2023 4:53am
For those that don't know you might think your poetry dark and sad, but for me and many others the darkness you foretell is but counterpoint to the light you hold in your heart. You balance light and dark like no other here, I see you.
I think you see this poems' value, we would all starve if all there was, was light. Darkness and light are forever joined and we hold both within our hearts. I see you.
I think you see this poems' value, we would all starve if all there was, was light. Darkness and light are forever joined and we hold both within our hearts. I see you.
7th Feb 2023 11:03am
7th Feb 2023 8:41pm
I believe the balance between light and dark is a fundamental necessity for our souls but most of the time we hide from the darkness, hoping it will disappear. You get it, as do others on this site. Interestingly, they are all people who write poetry I enjoy reading. Anyway, here is my most gracious bow as thank you for your kind and supportive words.
7th Feb 2023 5:58pm
Yes this is dark, but artfully so. This would be great with an audio as well. I like in the end when you question, “this isn’t real.”
It’s a way out of the darkness, if one chooses it.
It’s a way out of the darkness, if one chooses it.
Thank you for complimenting this poem as I took a chance and had no idea how it would be received. It sounds like you are offering to read this poem for audio, which would be great as no one would listen to my nasal voice for more that two or three words. Anyway, thanks again, Richard
8th Feb 2023 4:38am
8th Feb 2023 8:36am
LOL, it didn't work. My intention was to put you on the spot and not only did you call but raised the bet. I don't know more about you than your bio and the strength emerging from your poems but I'm pretty sure you're not bluffing. Anyway, If you're willing, I would be psyched to hear this poem read out loud.
11th Feb 2023 11:36pm
Solid write. The rhythm maintains a good cadence as you lead into each line. And obviously the theme is done really well. Building a scenario for the reader to step into, and be just a little wary of...
