Unforgiven
Trying is the only justice we can give.
Unforgiven belongs to the following groups:
! Creative Writing & Poetry !, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Freedom In Words & Art, Freedom to Shine, The Red Writing Room and Tuesday AfternoonCold marble tiles. Short, hasty breath.
I haven’t moved for hours, not since I fell. Driven by imperishable need, but I missed you by an inch.
Your amiable eyes shut open with terrifying clarity.
I wonder what you’ll do, if you’re starting to regret. I wonder if you know.
Pain. Focus on the pain. Overwhelming waves of blinding… nothing..
Hardened blood on my hands, and I know it’s mine. Wash away my sins before I am burned. Wash away my note, my final words, cleans the stains off your dress.
I’m numb. Loss of blood perhaps. My life was a circle of vast emptiness. Blurry darkness. You knew. No surprise.
Maybe you will find it and understand. You will succeed, and so will I.
I missed you by an inch, but the distance is closing in.
Obliteration. You see, my face is pale, my hands are white, my feet are bare, I’m shivering on the floor, but the distance is closing in.
Peace, knowing you will not last. People, like you and me, we’re born to die.
Ice cold marble tiles. Faceless white eyes.
Agony calls and I remember to smile. You’ve got blood on your hands, and I know it’s mine. But I got your heart… on my knife…
Matt Penfold 19 days ago
Very confronting indeed Kirstine…
Kirstine Dieck... replied 18 days ago
I’ve never thought of it that way. Thank you for bringing some new perspective :)
Sara Johnson 17 days ago
Wow, this is so deep! I love it!! The dynamic range of this poem is impeccable!! Great job, Kristine!
Kirstine Dieck... replied 17 days ago
Oh, thank you so much! It’s very appreciated. And I’m glad you found some depth in it :)
Tom Krantz 10 days ago
Those are some moving words, I feel lost in your thoughts and I never want to leave.
Kirstine Dieck... replied 10 days ago
Thank you deeply! It’s really this encouragement that keeps me going…