The Black Death

It's a poem about the black death/ bubonic plague

Thump, bang, crash
The bodies fall

The sin has come
And consumed all

The black carriers scurry
Through the night
Like a Grim's pet
They snicker in delight

"Sinners will fall"
Is the message sent

That is

Until each pope falls

"This can't be what god has meant."

 

They know our bodies
Leave us holy
Yet wrought
Tis ailed, diseased

Numbers rise and never drop
Not a soul left behind
Only bodies left behind

The death bell tolls

They rot like a ruin
And the boils boil over
And they decay as they lay

Not a soul left to feel the sorrow
No one to feel an ounce

Of dreadful dismay

Reviews

[Will]

I'm a history nerd, so seeing the words "Black Death" drew me right in. I liked this one quite a bit, my favorite piece of yours that I've read so far. I absolutely love this line:
""Sinners will fall'
Is the message sent
That is
Until each pope falls"

Keep up the good work :)

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

lol nice. I have to admit I'm a bit of a history nerd to, the poem was probaly a bit of a hint. I'm really glad you liked it, I actualy wrote in middle-school while they were teaching it. :-) Of course I will always keep it up tis my pleasure.

[Sherman P. Bastarache]

Wow another great poem and first place. Congrats! I am giving a friend of mine your link as she wants to read your poems.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

Wow!! thanks so much Sherman. I'm always so happy when people like my work and it delights me that your telling others of it as well!

[Sherman P. Bastarache]

I have both great hope and faith in you becoming a world renowned writer and love to promote your talent. I have posted your link on a group I am in for their reading. :-)

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

aww your such a sweatheart! :-)

[Sheila Kline]

Congratulations on your first place win in the "death" contest. The Black Plague was indeed a dark era in history, and you have been able to convey how horrific it was! I am trying to understand how a victim could be a "pope", but must conclude the phrase is meant as a reference to those who considered themselves above the law, and too holy to fall victim to the disease.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

Actually that part of the poem was in reference to how the citizens flocked to the church to protect them believing the black death was form god and that the popes would protect them as they were immune to the plague. Then it refers to how the plague killed popes as well where the citizens then realize this plague couldn't be from god if it was killing holy men " this can't be what god has meant". I hope that cleared it up for you :-). I glad you enjoyed my poem. And thank you for selecting me as the winner to the contest I appreciate it :)

[Shy Girl]

It's amazing to me just how many can die of a tragic illness and just become one of those many, on the paper which doesn't exist, to keep track of its toll. This piece, to me, read as though an outsider in a town was indeed keeping a journal. Just enough of one entry to convey the tragedy that decended ... the fear spreading ... the gracefull sweeping hand by The Angel Of Death.. as his wings spread this mist of sickness to many.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

very eloquently said and exactly as I meant it to be

[Acer]

"Sinners will fall"
Is the message sent
That is
Until each pope falls....

i loved this stanza indeed. Another, great poem.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

thanx so much Acer!! I'm glad you liked it :-) I wrote this one when i was a freshman

[Acer]

Really ? Great, you've reminded me too.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

lol hope thats a good thing ;-)

[Muse]

Poe would be proud of you. Your dark-side shines through your pen. ;)

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

lol thanx!! that's such a huge compliment

[MAC]

this is powerful and perfect as it is. excellent write!

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

thanx I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

[Japanese Cherry]

this is fantastic, very creative

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

I'm glad you think so :-)

[Rob Santana]

Nicely done. So you like to write dark huh? I know I do.

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

very much so though of course not all of my work is dark :-) I like to ride a line so my poetry can fit the tastes of all