By my hand

By my hand

 

And as I slip ~ shaking,

my voice turns to a grizzly haze

As a fog does engulf me

with grey stone enigmas

I breathe in the hatred

now aglow in my eyes,

in fire braid trappings

and teeth now bared

 

Gray like ash,

A face in the shadows leers  

Throwing kisses in putrid pulses

from lips built on the mire

Drenching each maiden pure

with a filth hidden behind

a stench not of common man,

but of evil’s tailor, unfit, uncut… un-sewn

 

I enter this realm

alone, yet unafraid

Misunderstood in the face of treachery

Carrying a sword honed

of respect, unwavering sharpened steel

Running into the fray...the spoils

to cast aside hypnotically induced wishes…

and slice off the head of the beast

 

Standing triumphant I rise,

on a daylight illumined battlefield,

this reward of sweat and honor,

a shield to your heart, your name, your every breath

My promised words that you will be safe,

protected within my misunderstood arms

Nightmares shall fall in the blood pits,

whatever may come…by my hand

  

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Latifa]

very strong and powerful write Jack
I enter this realm
alone, yet unafraid
Misunderstood in the face of treachery
Carrying a sword honed
of respect, unwavering sharpened steel
Running into the fray...the spoils
to cast aside hypnotically induced wishes…
and slice off the head of the beast
I love this lines, well done

[Zahra]

Strong piece, says a lot. Beautifully penned

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my sweet friend.

[Cassie]

The ending, the last stanza speaks for the whole poem. I so loved this, man!!! you are good, you never cease to amaze me, jazz me and take me with your poetry.

[Jack...]

Hop on, let's go. Thank you Sunshine. You really have no idea what your kindness means to me.

[LadyAnn68]

You are keeping some one safe from harm? That is what it sounds like to me...Very good wording here. Imagery stunning too!

[Jack...]

Thank you LadyAnn. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.

[David Scott]

Knowing your heart a little, I see you have been prodded into your paternal instincts.
This is a righteous rage and it is a good thing to internalize and also to put forth as a warning to those who would harm those you love.
It is always better to use soft words and turn away hatred and anger, yet we live in a world where evil is real and there are some who would willfully harm others.
So, we need men unafaid to fight. Unafraid to be misunderstood. Men willing to risk their reputations for the sake of protecting a weaker soul.
I applaud your write and I hope your words will be enough to defeat the foe.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. Some foes are easier to defeat than others but in my mind it is the desire to try that matters most

[Cryingkate]

LMAO ROFL>>>>>>>>>Jack..... I was on this page...http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Driller1269/1330185/
And on the right side of the screen it says: "A Poem of Sex" by Jack.
SOOOO of coarse I had to read that one and it brought me of coarse to your page where I'm looking for A Poem of Sex ... instead I found your featuring "By My Hand"..ROFL

OH my life is stranger then fiction >>>>>>>>

[Cryingkate]

I guess when you click it now it isn't there but it was.. It was listed in the related writings ..LOL

[Jack...]

Funny. Thank you my friend.

[Cryingkate]

I'm embarrassed I mentioned this but it was strangely too funny not to share it with ya...

[Madalyn Beck]

You are a hero, Jack. You can strike anyone down or lift them up high with the words you wielded as your weapon, shield, and heart. Fantastic write!! :)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Madalyn. I appreciate your kind words to me, though I'm not reall sure about all of that.

[s y e]

You realise that you are my hero in so many rights? You are an inspiration to me and someone I definitely look up to. You are the bestest friend anyone could ever ask for and always there for your friends when you need them. It's good to know that there are still some guys who actually want to love and protect someone, someone lucky.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend. Your kindness is my strength...I appreciate you so much.

[DIVYA]

Its heartening to read that there are still real men out there who would want to be such protective heros for their sweethearts. Such a sweet fantasy Jack. It was very refreshing!

[Jack...]

Thank so very much Divya. I am happy you enjoyed this. Yes there are still men who want to protect as opposed to demeaning and disrespecting women.

[ayosonolowo]

Hmm, what will i say? Out of words --- nice poem sir

[Jack...]

Thank you so much