The Edge Of Heaven

by Cindy   Apr 29, 2008


The bricks of the house she escaped
Glinting like red blood in the sun
Like hers that had drained from her heart
The day she decided to run

Black wrought iron fence stood guard
With sharp points reaching for the sky
Demons within these walls screamed
Her spirit needed freedom to fly

Windows bleak bars held her in
Keeping others safely locked outside
Trapped soul forever entombed
Tortured pain she no longer hides

Steel plated doors give no solace
Nightmares chase her troubled sleep
No escape from flashing memories
Life's journey not hers to keep

Looking down upon the remnants
Blood soaked bricks begin to fade
Bright light enfolds her in warmth
Her dues on earth have been paid

Written for RTVW club challenge.

Written by: Cynthia Graver April 12, 2008

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  • 16 years ago

    by TormentedSoul

    Really really good poem!!!!!! 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Aryaan

    This is so melancholic and sombre. pain of suffering is reflecting through your words. very imaginative and a great poem.

  • 16 years ago

    by Prasad Baadkar

    Lovely poem yet again..

    keep up d good work..

    best wishz... Karan

  • 16 years ago

    by Melpomene

    Cindy,

    This piece was quite the beauitiful gem. I felt the emotion within each line was just pouring off the page.

    The saddness people go through in life is just unbelievable. Though I believe they will be gifted with heaven as a reward for all their pain and suffering.

    Windows bleak bars held her in
    Keeping others safely locked outside
    Trapped soul forever entombed
    Tortured pain she no longer hides

    The stanza above touched my heart deeply, The punishment and agony this girl, this women is going through is heart wrenching.

    The deeper meaning behind this poem was very interesting and truthful. U felt as though my heart was braking within each stanza.

    This was a stunning poem.

    Thankyou for sharing. ~Mel

  • 16 years ago

    by Heba

    Wow,what a great poem. keep up

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