Emmaline (a modern, epic poem)

A story about a special girl, with a great destiny.

April brought the showers but,

may forgot the flowers,

while flames rose to tower

over twisted towers.

"Have you now said,

all of your goodbyes"

"Yes, mother."

"Then lay down your head

and close both your eyes.

You should be in bed,

when the world dies."

Beyond the window,

the screams and the ash,

the sun burned red

with anger and mass.

The air filled the smoke

and the smoke filled the air.

They both started to choke,

but flames could not care.

"I can not see, mother!

I can not think! Nor can I breathe!"

"You are safe in this room!

Just pray for the light!"

"Where is my father,

and why did he leave?"

"You may see him soon

sooner than I'd like."

Now, grabbing Teddy Brown,

her favorite stuffed bear.

She looked all around

- finally aware,

this was the end

to all she had known.

She had never lived and

she had never grown.

But flames could not care,

more then, than ever,

For she was aware,

A soul lives forever.

"With a halo high above you,

even upon this dark day.

Daughter, I do so love you,

more than I can say.

But, I will have to go now,

and you will have to stay.

For, there is a price,

that evil must pay."

The ceiling came upon her

collapsing on her words

mother clutching daughter,

protecting what is hers.

And the planes soared by

with men cheering within

as her mothers last cry

was buried in their sin.

Author's Note

Tell me what you think!

Reviews

[MandaBear]

I really liked this poem =) Flowed really nicely. Great job

[gabrielle]

The concept of this piece reminded me of Anastasia. It made me think of the revolution of the people against the ruling family. In our desire to bring out change, we sometimes forgot to care for the rights of the innocents. Good rhythm!

[J.R.H.]

Thank you for reading. I am really glad you enjoyed it. The poem actually takes place on a planet called, Alephia, and I plan to have a series of poetry based on different characters and societies there.

[MCS]

Love the tempo here
Nice layers that draw the reader in
Sad topic however nicely done
Thank you

[J.R.H.]

Thank you very much. I am glad you enenjoyed it. And it is sad, but it gets happier. : )

[E G TEN]

Now that's what I'm talking about an old school style with a modern twist,, this kind of writing appeals to me gently,, thanks for sharing.. And I know you got some more;) I do have a suggestion in your first stanza, you used the word tower twice, I propose the word power in exchange to one of the tower" or maybe not;) it's just a friendly gesture and suggestion, thanks again;)

[J.R.H.]

Thanks! I am glad you liked it, and I do have much more.

I coulfd never change those lines though. I love em'. But thanks for suggestion!

[E G TEN]

Very good my friend" thought it was a typo;) looking forward for your next craft! ;)