Remembered by Few

by Mo   Feb 12, 2007


The gavel with its polished stained wood
fights for justice
But what good now is it for her?
For it cannot breathe life back into her body
It cannot deliver her soul from being scattered to the wind
She has already melted away with the ages
Trodden on by many, remembered by few

The prison bars in their cold metallic state
fights for punishment
But what good is it to her family?
They may savor the feeling of revenge
but their daughter is still lost to them
Their happiness has been devoured by its prey
Trodden on by many, remembered by few

The gallows with its moaning rope full of memories
fights for judgment
But what good will it do him in hell?
He was a boy full of confusion
but no one would listen to his silent screams
and now another mother will mourn her lost child
Trodden on by many, remembered by few

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  • 17 years ago

    by Nebula

    Brilliant Mo. Leaves a lot to think about...

  • 17 years ago

    by Marc Ortiz

    I guess you like this kind of structure xD anyway you're really good at it! Another well penned poem! You are truelly talented.

    Their happiness has been devoured by its prey
    ^^My favorite line. That line is really powerful.

  • 17 years ago

    by NyellMoonlight

    Wow, this is one of the best poem I've read today.
    The imagery is stunning, and every stanza is deeply beautiful.
    I like the repetition of the last line in every stanza, it adds great effect to the piece.
    The second stanza is my favorite.
    Excellently done, 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Robert

    I really liked this poem is was done quite well. I love the scene you placed it in the vocabulary was well done and the message held its powerful statement to the end well Done Plot121

  • 17 years ago

    by Fsams

    This is a beautiful free verse poem. I liked reading it. Kepp writing and sharing poems. :)

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