Hello Oblivion

by Jennifer RIP Lesthat Hayden   Aug 15, 2009


A shadow's cast on barren land
of nothing but this crimson sand,
with winds that howl, bearing sorrow,
with no hope of a better tomorrow.

Broken limbs are cast aside
from sickly orchards that have died.
If only someone cared for them,
so they wouldn't be condemned.

This place is hollow; just a shell.
Emptiness has made it hell.
Despite the horizon's endlessness
you find yourself in friendlessness.

Hello oblivion, the place I hide,
where I can feel nothing inside.
A location to most unknown,
but not to me, another drone.

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  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    'A shadow's cast on barren land
    of nothing but this crimson sand,'
    ^To me this was a good opening just one minor thing.. crimson sand, was really good but I think crimson is a bit overused..however on a better note, that was unique because you dont hear crimson sand like ever; its always about tears tears tears.. so good job!

    'with winds that howl, bearing sorrow,
    with no hope of a better tomorrow.'
    ^This was sad, simply said.. how theres no hope that tomorrow will be a better day. ):

    'Broken limbs are cast aside'
    ^Try using a different word rather than cast here--you used it above. I think you are going for the idea of something be set aside.. right? Try something better than that though.

    'If only someone cared for them,
    so they wouldn't be condemned.'
    ^To me I dont think you need so here, it flows better without it and so is just one of those words I personally dont believe should be used in poetry it just doesnt fit.

    'This place is hollow; just a shell.'
    ^A very good metaphor here.

    'Hello oblivion, the place I hide,'
    ^I really loved the description of this place and at the last stanza you give it a name. This line really is a great beginning to an ending stanza.. couldnt have said it any better myself.

    A great ending, with sadness.. but well written. Lately I really have enjoyed your poems. They are all original and hold such great emotion and feeling. I think you are growing as a poet very nicely! Keep it up.. you are doing very well!

  • 15 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Jenny,

    Well written poem and one many people will be able to recognize themselves in.
    I loved the wording, especially the part about the broken limbs being cast aside...beautiful imagery in your wording.

    Hello oblivion, the place I hide,
    where I can feel nothing inside.
    A location to most unknown,
    but not to me, another drone.

    ^^

    I do not agree with these words, for I feel a lot of people seek oblivion on purpose by slowly killing themselves with drugs/ alcohol abuse. There is so much suffering in this world, girl.......and a lot of it goes unnoticed, until a name appears in the obituaries..

    Well done:)

    *hugs*

    5/5 Ingrid

  • 15 years ago

    by damont

    Wow i love the way you worded it and the image i got from reading it keep writing