Boundaries

We hear them laugh

We hear them scream

On darkened alleys

And empty fields.

Cooped up inside,

Confined by boundaries.

They break off their chains

And follow the heat.

Muffled voices converse in the shadows

As demons lurk behind

The victim screams

Superman does not come

Nor does lightning strike.

The next hour, minute, second

Half-screams, silent tears, cursed heavens 

And animals unleashed

The disappearing boundaries,

Of accursed beings

Their voices in colourful scenes,

Temptations of a creature

Confined in chains

Unleashed on blood and flesh

The second, minute, hour 

After half-screams, silent tears and cursed heavens.

A woman, her handbag and broken heels.

Reviews

[Irenic]

people free themselves from different boundaries and for each freedom they pay something and the payment is breaking bones and breaking heart.
a beautiful write.
Thanks for sharing :)

[Beautiful Intentions]

There was a certain way that I had felt while reading this... The piece so superbly executed that I had felt somewhat transported to a much earlier era of man when we were more barbarians than the supposedly civilized race we claim to be today. This brilliant write feeling like literature forcing a valid point through hard-hitting imagery. Still those wild, brutish beasts... Still those creatures of instinct, almost prisoner to our immediate desires... All those fine lines we dare to cross. An excellent message portrayed here, Nwang. And just wonderfully written.

[Nwang]

Thank you for your time reading and reviewing my work ^^

[barleygirl]

I didn't follow everything here, but the part that I did get was nicely word painted. It seems to be teetering on the idea that people or animals (either one) can become freaky & unpredictable when (1) too many boundaries . . . or (2) boundaries are violated. I like the slightly macabre notes that remind me of Halloween coming up (I am in a macabre mode lately). Your message leaves things to the imagination with hints of gnashing teeth.

[Tina Kline]

What an emotional impact at the end. But it is so true. Your poem on this is unique. Very impressive write.

[Nwang]

Thank you for your wonderful review!!

[Tina Kline]

You're very welcome.

[Lauren_The_Awesome]

Wow. Very powerful. Loved it :) good job

[Nwang]

Thank you @Ms Awesome, much appreciated :D

[Lauren_The_Awesome]

You're welcome :)

[Marina]

Oh..I never expected this sort of finale. It is quite heart-breaking, because it is so true. It happens every day and it will keep happening.
Your approach to this particularly sensitive topic is quite original. I like it.

[Nwang]

This is the best method I could think about opposing such atrocities. I want the world to know I stand against it, and ever one reading these lines stands with me.
Thank you for reviewing.

[Payton ThaProphet]

I love it :) I have a poem with the same title

[Nwang]

Thank you for your review and I am most certainly going to read your boundaries.

[Ruth]

The finale to this piece is a shattering line and a brilliant way to finish...a most poignant and thought provoking poem Nwang, when will humanity realise we are all one and in this game called life together, much enjoyed :)

[Nwang]

Thank you for your review!!

[Bala Gorthi]

Your Boundaries has created powerful imagery, of brutal beasts committing a heinous crime.
A impactful story telling. But unfortunately it is a pathetic reality happening in society every other day.
A wish the humanity becomes free of these accursed beings for ever.
A pathetic occurrence that shakes and shatters the whole existence of soul of the victims as well as those of anyone with a heart.
The way you used the words second, minute, hour two times with different emphasis and context is something that caught me.
Keep writing.

[Nwang]

Our society needs to learn. Its not progress when such things continue to happen everyday. Development is not only measured by the wealth that is obtained but also the morals of the citizens. If beasts continue running wild its not a society, its just a jungle with buildings.
Thanks for the review. Glad you liked it.

[Bala Gorthi]

Very rightly said. Unfortunately the fear of such things is pushing the society even back. People have become more protective and conservative. It is good to see someone having concern over these things. There was a time when literary people(our great poets and writers) brought a revolution and social reforms. In this age of consumption and mad following our people have lost touch with their morals and humanity..
Your concern is very well seen your write. keep up the good work....

[Nwang]

An artist (poet, writer, painter, musician ,etc.) is lover of existence and creation. Like you said above artist brought a revolution before, but today most of us have been so blinded by media and five minutes of fame we have forgotten ourselves and divulged in mediocrity. Artists should express how they feel not what others want them to feel. In earlier time artists died for their work, now their work is for selling. I would say our feelings have become fake, mine had been for a long time. Thank you for reading and reviewing. Its nice to share thoughts with some one who can understand.