Forgotten Gods

By nightshade

I close my eyes trying to warm up inside
But it is all done in vain
My soul dies within me
As darkness calls out my name
I stand before a shattered altar
And tears of anger burn my skin
I pray to a forgotten god
Hoping he will burn away my sin
Here I kneel wounded inside
Wishing to wash away my pain
To free myself of this hatred
And it’s dark ebony stain
Living a life built upon shattered dreams
Full of discontent as hope is taken by time's stream

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Copyright 2004 nightshade
Published on Sunday, February 1, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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Comments on "Forgotten Gods"

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  • 10 Forty Three On Thursday, October 13, 2016, 10 Forty Three (593)By person wrote:

    I can feel your pain in your words. Very powerful. - 10:43

  • A former member wrote: One word: Amazing

  • Artanis On Saturday, January 1, 2011, Artanis (56)By person wrote:

    cool... :)

  • Lynaes On Wednesday, March 3, 2004, Lynaes (859)By person wrote:

    "Darkness calls my name", that line sent a shiver down my spine. A rich, atmospheric piece. ~L

  • The Fallen Angel On Saturday, February 28, 2004, The Fallen Angel (235)By person wrote:

    well written in it's dark streaming flow+fallen one+

  • A former member wrote: This is similar to a style I use. But you put such a great essence into it. +T.P.U+

  • Moodswing On Sunday, February 1, 2004, Moodswing (63)By person wrote:

    i second that welcome...i hope to see much more from you

  • A former member wrote: "Living a life built upon shattered dreams" Wow.. this is great. I take pleasure in saying "welcome to DarkPoetry". : ) ~Wish Upon A Star


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