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The Savage Garden
September 3, 2014
As I walk the savage garden
This path laid before me,
thorns tear at my flesh-
Like travelers before me.
Reminding me I am mortal.
I am no god to men
I am just a reminder, of what will be-
and what has always been.
these wounds that I've created,
will tear, bleed, and heal
in a vicious cycle, that rips at my soul,
and reminds me what is real.
The birds in cages cry out to fly
alone in this world, never knowing sky
Flowers bloom, wilt and die,
turning to ashes before our eyes
Nothing but memories lost in time.
This place is inescapable,
My mind creates the trees
The walls that keep them out
and never let me leave
A mortal lifetime to wander,
amongst the thorns and leaves
the beauty of the savage garden
that will always torture me.
© Anabel T., Kannapolis, NC
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PencilPrincess said...
on Sep. 11 2014 at 4:23 pm
That was the best poem I have ever read. You really have passion and talent. Keep it up!
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