Tears Of Stone (Shadow Sonnet)

by Mr. Darcy   Oct 6, 2008


Cold smog crawls the swamp, like breath, icy cold.
This sneering crowd, hisses, writhing in this
Consuming fear that rises...consuming
Souls that desire to murder sacred souls.

Self-satisfied dread bathes in wretched self,
While emotions lay imprisoned all the while
Eyes shelter such madness from gentile eyes.
So how could they comprehend this, how so?

Alone, with nothing left, cold and alone,
Yet, surviving..still, just surviving yet.
Will of iron won't melt, it never will.
Pain of recall, shreds hope, leaving just pain.

Wallowing darkness, feeding wallowing
Tears etched on porcelain are cold fake tears.

M. Moran
2.10.08
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  • 15 years ago

    by Baby Rainbow

    This was really powerful and filled with dark emotions, it amazes me how good your talent with words are. you write so well and your poems are very interesting all the way through. thankyou for sharing these. xx

  • 16 years ago

    by PassionCourageTriumph

    Gorgeous poem. It was very well written. I can't give you a smart answer about the technique ( I really know nothing about poetry), but I can say that this was just beautiful. It simply sounded right when I read it.
    Stunning job!
    ~Kayla

  • 16 years ago

    by Cindy

    Michael
    This piece contains such deep emotion. Excellent imagery and word choices.

    Alone, with nothing left, cold and alone,
    Yet, surviving..still, just surviving yet.
    Will of iron won't melt, it never will.
    Pain of recall, shreds hope, leaving just pain.

    It always amazes me what things humans can survive through. Things we never think we could make ever endure. This cuts to the core. Your talent is shining dear Poet.
    Excellent job!
    Take Care
    Cindy

  • 16 years ago

    by Ingrid

    How very beautiful, dear Michael:)
    Your words ring so true and the format gives it such an elegant twist.
    Now, don't you ever tell me again you feel uncertain about your work, silly you, ha ha ha!
    You rock, Michael Moran!

    Hugs,

  • 16 years ago

    by Goodbye

    You are so skillful Michael what becomes to writing. It is very artistic. You really have developed your own unique style to write.

    Excellent work. :)