An appetite for hope

by Michael   Mar 12, 2017


Menacing whispers, come to haunt.
My mind emits a dark silhouette
I feel vulnerable, while in thought
A shadow casts an inevitable threat.

This presence, which lies in wait,
Preys upon my, internal delicacy.
Tempting me, with its ravish bait,
Breadcrumbs of an odious legacy

I will consume its piteous offering
And discrete richness from its sour
Slowly digest the goodness of learning
The lewd darkness will starve and cower

I will fight for my yearning desire
The ailing will slowly diminish
My spirit will lift to what I aspire
My heart will battle to the finish.

    report violation
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  • 7 years ago

    by DarkLight

    Words given meaning they never could embrace without your help.
    Lovely worded.

  • 7 years ago

    by Hellon

    This is a very powerful write indeed! I found myself reading it out loud and, although not shouting the words, I was definitely reading it with an indignant tone in my voice.

    Just wondering about this line...

    And discrete richness from its sour

    ^^^ should it be sewer?

    This is the first of you poems I've read and I really enjoyed it.

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Hellon for your comments.
      .The line you refer to is separating the sourness from something and take richness of lesson learned/learning :)

    • 7 years ago

      by Hellon

      OK...I get it now Michael. I read this earlier on while suffering from jet-lag...not a good idea I now think haha!!!

  • 7 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    You are talented Michael!

    This piece is brilliant and I'm glad Ben nominated this!

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Andrea. Again such empowering and inspiring words

  • 7 years ago

    by Naughtymouse

    Nominated right off the bat.

    This is an awesome write, GREAT word choice and delivery and you paint such a vivid picture...your rhyming flows like silk on glass.

    Hope to see this on the front page next week!

    Ben

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Ben for your amazing words and nomination. Means a lot

      Michael

  • 7 years ago

    by Em

    Michael, this is (as always) brilliant. Your words, rhyme etc are just like wow, I wish I could have written those lol I have nothing else I could even possibly say.

    Great job, Em

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Em, again as always your comments are lovely to hear, and mean so much :)

      You write amazing poetry

      Michael

    • 7 years ago

      by Em

      Bless you, they may be okay but not a notch on this and it's always a pleasure x

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