The remains.

by Poet on the Piano   May 9, 2020


Their howls
pierce the evening
calm, and my sanity.

I could never collect
each and every trauma.
They sit and rot in the forest,
surrendered.

Who can blame
one for deception,
when exposed flesh
is the only thing left.

I wonder if the coyotes
know my name,
if they feel the same,
a mind invaded,
chaos closing in.

We are only
aggressive when
provoked,
a soul forced to
relocate,

feeding on nothing
but remains.

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  • 4 years ago

    by Star

    I mostly don't write when there is a lot in my mind, and I go into writers block afterward. This reminded me of the first poem I wrote after a major writers block about five years ago.
    This poem truly depressed me because at that time I believe I was depressed. I dont know how to explain it, so I wont ramble. I was faced with a fear that I've always been insecure about. Reading this again made me write this:

    Her pulsing heart was their toy
    they spun it between their toes,
    as they watched her grasping
    on the last ray of light.

    Their teeth pierced
    deep into her brain,
    they devoured her insides
    slowly preyed on her.

    This poem is really powerful! Thank you for sharing'

  • 4 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Standing on a vast land of emptiness wondering who and what will sniff our hidden feelings or where we can bury it...all is lost and left with what remains....that's my take. Deep ...

  • 4 years ago

    by Star

    I will try my best to come back and leave a proper comment!!
    Right now Im overwhelmed and I have no words.

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