I Am Second to None

by LadyPearl   Jun 13, 2008


Hands frozen to a frosted window
Like a wet tongue hanging from a pole-
Dressed in white like a bride-to-be
Upon a broken pedestal.

"A black smoke rolled from the East
Like millions of flies set loose from Hell"

My eyes grew larger as the sun darkened;
Apollo fell from the sky-
Landed in a crash that set the grass ablaze
And birds flew to every corner.

The flies gobbled them up one by one
And charged at my limp face
Sometimes leaving a smudge upon the frost
As a brown haunting print.

"The window broke from their force
Her dress faded from white to black"

All the hopes and dreams from long ago
Spilled forth from the table of ruin
And all the gold shining trophies and happy photos
Ripped into pieces until nothing

...As I am second to none...

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  • 16 years ago

    by Kaila

    Wow. Everything about the piece was great the only line I though needed something more was this one.
    Apollo fell from the sky-
    ^^
    For me it didn't really go with the flow but that's just my opinion. I thought even though it didn't rhyme (which I rarely do) I was intrigued. A lot of poem that don't rhyme are all over the place but this was really good.
    Adding to favorites
    5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    This poem has an amazing freeverse flow and the imagery delivered the emotion "Like millions of flies set loose from Hell"
    I like it
    5>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

  • 16 years ago

    by ghosts in bloom

    This is a well written poem. The first stanza drew me in, and was actually my favorite I think. [: Your vocab usage was superb, and the fluidity was nice as well. The metaphors in this piece are beautiful! What a different and refreshing read.

    Great job,
    keep it coming!

  • 16 years ago

    by Goth marionette

    Awesome...But I'm really sorry because I can't find the words that describe how fantastic was ur poem..U r talented and I enjoyed readin ur work
    Keep it up5/5...
    Take care and wish u all the best..

  • 16 years ago

    by yblehs

    Ooo this was amazing the wording was quite intriguing it had interesting points and was different!!! goodjob

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