introspection of sorts


Pillar of Salt



Pillar of salt?
Not likely!
Youth robbed by consent,
you held me in your grasp
along all those crooked paths we wandered.
I followed because that
was what I was supposed to do;
every grape of hope
was spirit crushed.
I can still hear
your cryptic tongue
conjure up glory, but
the juice of your lips
tainted me
forever.
Now I walk a nameless street
and drink a wine of inconceivable freedom
and I make it my own.
Drunkenness never overcomes me;
emancipation
I never knew before now.
You are gone,
having slipped
through silver clouds of insanity
piercing heaven's sanctuary
leaving only a crack of light to see.
For me
only reality remains
and most times
it is rarely perceived.




Poetry by BlueyedSoul
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Written on 2006-11-14 at 04:41

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Teala
This is so captivating and well-written..I love the flow, and the imagery is fantastic!
2006-11-22


Mukul Dahal
Absolutely captivating. And congrats for being among editors' choice.
2006-11-17


Lourdes
is it because it changes the world for a moment?

fell in love with this beautiful text of yours .
2006-11-17


Lourdes
only reality remains ?
oh no . reality can never destroy this . lets fight it . im in your army .

so why am I crying ..
2006-11-17


Arti
Astoundingly lucid and strong... Beautifully written for whoever (I hope his name is forgotten in the mist)
2006-11-16


brian paglia
Hello Blue,I'm sorry for taking such a lengthy leave but life has reared it's ugly face and I've been trying mt best to be "everyone's shoulder.I'm glad to be back and to find all my friends still writing.
Your latest poem sounds very personal and leaves alot to be wondered on it's exact meaning.From what I was able to gather,this is a very powerful piece and to posess it's full meaning would most likely make it ten times more intense.Excellent as always!!!
2006-11-16


Phyllis J. Rhodes
Your words hit my mind and seered themselves there. You told a story that will not quickly be forgotten. This was superbly crafted.
2006-11-15


stevelee
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL POEM . It truly gives something to aspire to. Steve
2006-11-14


keith nunes
sounds like you're gaining strength in the struggle. write on sister!
2006-11-14


Sandy Hiss
Lovely poem. I like your use of grapes and wine as imagery here.
2006-11-14


Kathy Lockhart
Blue this is outstanding!! I applaud your talent. In my fav. It just hits me right in the heart.
2006-11-14


Saga
Love and devotion are guides to a direction that turns and turns, but you always find a way to save, walk away or overcome, A strong and poignant piece sweetie!!!
2006-11-14


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
and oh
a fav
2006-11-14


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
Cindy Loo this is a beautiful and a very moving poem sounding like a lost love

your poetry
is astoundingly beautiful
rgds mike
2006-11-14