~A Terrible Toll~
~A Terrible Toll~
Ā A clanging, banging, awful noise has stolen all my hopesā my joys.
Those dreams for my pathetic life bring nothing now but pain and strife.
The birds still sing, theĀ seas they swell,Ā no joys they bring,Ā just soundsĀ from Hell.
The bells the bells, hear how they tollā I fear now soon Iāll have to go.
Ā
Poor people sing down in the street, by happenstance, the bells keep beat.
My life, devoid of friend or foe, hermetic paths I chose to go.
But now, the cold cruel clutch of death creeps closer still to steal my breath.
The bells, the bells, hear how they tollāso very soon theyāll come, I know.
Ā
Soft shadows fall like velvet curtains, slow they slink,Ā these silent serpents.
SoĀ stealthily, devouring light, whilst Iām convinced all is not right.
Far down below the people dance, ignoring now the manic's manse.
The bells, the bellsāinvade my brain, the sounds they make drive me insane.
Ā
Egregious, the ways of sin, like silken webs once we begin
to get wrapped up, become entwined, those tolling bells assailĀ our mind.
The slaughter comes, cruel crimson, redāto cover all the woeful dead.
The bells, the bells, how loud they toll, invade my coreātear at my soul.
Ā
At last a stillness, shadows stir, whilst whiffs of frankincense and myrrh
waft up fromĀ dismal lifelessness to hint of rest and righteousness.
Yet,Ā high above the dire din the bellman tugs the rope againā
The bells, the bells, their telling toll,Ā now open wide the gates of Sheol.
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Comments
wow another incredible ink. you are a wonderful wordsmith
Thanks a million for reading this, POTESSDARKLY. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the poem.
Warmest wishes,
~DeanĀ :)
HiĀ Dean Your work is dark, sad yet
Ā compelling as hell..A must read to the endĀ
and very memorableĀ
Great write Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes DebsĀ Ā
Thanks so much again for reading, Debs.
I'm very grateful for your feedback.
~DK