Snake Tongue Pillars

by LadyPearl   Oct 5, 2006


Snake tongues inscribed on words
flowing over thin paper glass rims
Drowning neighboring sly whispers
Star light, start bright, let it dim

Classic Bedtime stories rot to dust
Soft Blankets crumpled in little hands
Ticking clocks merge with crackling rust
As a long ago plague haunt the lands

Brother against brother as the Bible says
Trust falls, trust hates, trust none at all
What the old sins has been is now what it is
Small things evolve and holds us enthral

Rumors scratched upon every slamming door
Curtains are drawn in shame and dispute
Giant pillars with carved snakes stand before
What once was friendship now bathed as mute

*Tell me what you think this poem is about*

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  • 18 years ago

    by Goran Rahim

    Again, you are here with another great poem that speakes to its reader......

    wonderful job........5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Goran Rahim

    Again, you are here with another great poem that speakes to its reader......

    wonderful job........5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Ashley Ann

    I like it and you made it sound like a lot of work was put into this. Congrats on the contest. :D 5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Jenni Marie

    I thought it was about friendship? I really enjoyed it, even if it wasn't. 5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Brittney Follett

    I think this poem is about the end of the world.. and this is what is left... Lies and hatred scribbled on walls... brothers killing one another... This really makes you think a lot. Amazing... I'm adding you to my favorites ;) favorite stanza:
    Brother against brother as the Bible says
    Trust falls, trust hates, trust none at all
    What the old sins has been is now what it is
    Small things evolve and holds us enthral
    great job!
    5/5

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