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The Birds of Death

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Frozen in the atmosphere
Plates of hope break apart

Sorrow drips from above
Stinging my startled eyes

A hurried rush maims my senses
My screams muffled by the wind

Woe swirls around my cover
Chilling my smoldering soul

Stumbling over the outermost gate
I embrace my clattering last breath

Knives of grass serrate my fall
Carving ribbons on my empty shell

Splattered grief fertilizes the earth
A deep quiet sprouts from misery

Alas, the time has faithfully come
For the final feast upon my being

The birds of death will gorge themselves
While devouring my generous remains
I am not sure what finally posessed me to write after such a long absence. Nor do I know why I chose such a dark subject. Such is the human mind.

I do not often write sad poetry but I feel as if it is easier to write then uplifting poetry. Thoughts?

Enjoy! (if you can) ;)
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alilydarkly's avatar
wow this is amazing. I agree about it being therapeutic letting the negative feelings. its a release and its so empathetic to us who are visualists and can see what we read come to life :nod: :bow: