Victim Of Love

With the silent grace of a midnight shadow

Fallen somewhere between wake and dreams

This emotionally bankrupt victim of love

Will never be as far away as he seems

As i take my place lying in the dirt

My bones take on the form of dust

Stolen were mine eyes for the last time

And it was all in the name of trust

Diluted by shame was her love

Never to return again

This dying tree bares no fruit

Embracing roots become my friend

If i rise on the wings of this mornings dawn

To settle upon a far and distant shore

I will find a new level of obedience

Where holy anticipation will bring me more

The rhythm of a life is directed

By the beating of the spirit inside

That is where you will find true sanctuary

And from truths you can never hide

Listening with intent for a message from the stars

Silenced now is the noise of my internal space

He speaks of mercy as a priceless gift

Soft acceptance becomes A blossom of grace

Yet these eyes will never look into the face of joy

Soon the world will forget that i ever came

When endless night reclaims my soul

And my own house will not know my name

Reviews

[Spoken]

i like the ending a lot... someone's home being their place of comfort and protection, somewhere someone can always run to for some peace and revitilization from reality.. you've used this symbol well to describe your struggle. Several great lines... diluted with love was her shame.. my bones take form in dust.. emotionally bankrupt... very nice. Great expression and visual wording.

[Chaos Stone]

great metaphor throughout
'emotionally bankrupt victim of love' is one of the bestdescriptives ive read
i mean who doesnt that describe?
great job

[Butterflymom]

This is beautifully done! The flow, layering, and imagery are awesome. Very emotional to say the least.

[The Tao of Bri]

True Love conquers all to be sure..and false love can be seen from miles away...no matter how much smoke and mirrors fail to obscure either.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Very well written poem though sad. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[octane143]

Beautiful hun! We have all been there and as usual you capture it perfectly and take the pain and morph it into something amazing! I can feel your pain here and my heart breaks for you. But you will love again, you have a beautiful soul my dear dear friend, and you are loved!

[justjenn_2u]

Diluted by shame was her love........

Shame covers up what the heart could ever feel, as a clinging vine.

I feel there is deeper meaning to this poem that goes way beyond the words here. The desire to live seems very empty. On the other hand, a desire for a new life shall life continue.

Because people have not treated one as they should have, never means that the whole world is this way. Your desire is gone, but there is still hope.

I enjoyed this poem, your use of symbolism is always dynamic. I close this page off with an after taste of sadness.

[Windy]

Well written my friend. I really enjoyed the read and the meaning. Your writing is so "deep", and so appreciated. Thank you for keeping me in anticipation of your next write. Hugs and Smiles

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

excellent! i love how you always intertwine nature into your poems. this one is very metaphorical, and so many fruits in this poem.

The rhythm of a life is directedBy the beating of the spirit insideThat is where you will find true sanctuaryAnd from truths you can never hide

(my fav part)

deep, wise, and and spiritual. thank you for sharing.

kena

[.::Cup^E^Cake*RaWr!*::.]

Great Job!!