Words like Scripture
By Taunting The Reaper
I’m carving words like scripture
into some cathartic bible.
I’m releasing every psalm
into a gypsy dance.
they’ll shuffle in this Dve Gitary
and leap into an empty sky
finding their graves
in the chasms left by fallen gods.
I’m ending a song today.
the very last of it will linger
on my lips like a bastard hum.
when it’s gone forever
and the last of its tendrils
have loosened themselves
from my neck,
I will whistle.
my lips will pucker
and I will say my own name.
each letter will sound off
like glass harps
playing obscure Gregorian chants
on Siberian fields.
I will finally be free
and all my dreams
will taste the sunshine
and every storm
will rain my tears.
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© 2008 William Bermudez
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On Friday, February 8, 2008, NikesRain
(1240) wrote:
empowering words... a climb to breaking away, the images and feel gather strength from start to finish.... nicely done
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A former member wrote:
"and I will say my own name."for some reason, this made me think of you as a demon. that craziness aside, this is a truly beautiful piece!
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A former member wrote:
WOW. This is just victorious. I love this. Like holy fuck. I'm bookmarking it immediately. I'm know I'm going to read this many more times. WOWWWW. TY!
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On Friday, February 8, 2008, Circe Avalon
(115) wrote:
This work is supreme. You should be very proud of this piece. Every bit is my favorite part.