One Torch, One Knife

by XXTruthSeekerXX   May 26, 2007


Revolutionaries march with spirits high
Humming tunes of glory,
Some frown, some yell, others watch
behind crimson cotton sheets
They watch the beacons pass by
Along with angry men
With sticks and stones in their eyes
The ghost of Gandhi weeps

No taxes for the poor old souls,
No white or blacks for vermins they are...
Let us create justice in our land,
For justice we are borne!
Nah, a little boy comes out of a box
Face like an angel, a sad, mourning face
He bows his head and prays for peace
But none will come for hate won't cease

Do you fight to light the darkness with good
Or do you fight with anger and hate
Do you fight for good of the entire world
Or to punish those who touched your blood
Wishing to subdue cruelty, the Devil's hand
Yet continuing to provoke oh mighty God
When you yourself cannot win over light,
Nor push the devil's song away...

Like the fire of your enemy- you burn your own,
Like the knifes that pierce you...you pierce back,
Like maddening dogs barking through eternal time,
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind"
The cycle remains through war and blood,
Link by link screaming for freedom and liberty--
Yet your soul is still bound by the same lines
That bound the malicious hearts of your foes.

Yes, march to death, for it shall be your death
Reclaim but the shadows of those you killed
Step in their footsteps for you are one
Fighters and tyrants, I see no difference
Each lacking virtues needed for quests
Each like the other, roaring with endless demands

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  • 17 years ago

    by Vanessa

    Take a bow, for you the star have just stolen the show. That was one of two best poem I have read tonight. the word choice and vocab were well thought out, and brillantly placed. the emtion was deep and powerful, and the story was full of vivid imagery. well done 5/5 although I wish i could give you more.

  • 17 years ago

    by xxSnow Angelxx

    Wow!!
    Really really beautiful...perfect title...n excellent flow...n the descriptions r just so amazing...n the words u used were so so perfect....everything was wonderful....Beyond words...incredible write!!
    =)
    5/5!...i wish i could give more...
    kp writing!
    xxPoojaxx

  • 17 years ago

    by Jessica

    Wow, this was very well done. The flow was good, the descriptions were amazing, and the words you used wonderful. The metaphors and deep meanign throughout gave it that extra specialness. Nice job. 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by xPerfect Chaosx

    O...M....G... that is one of the best poems I have ever read. That is.. amazing. The message behind that, that death and destruction and "justice" is all a vicious cycle that never stops. Just.. Wow.. I am amazed. I honestly can't stop reading it. It is a refreshingly deep poem. 5/5 seems inadequate.

    Much Love,
    .:Danielle:.