hues of red in a common thread vermillion through blood to rose petals scattered over the white shroud but she stands proud a sacrifice so bold she would repeat double-fold ~ may the offerings of the oppressed be accepted ~
Tag: death
ever after
If ever after is not enough I will hold time from reaching its final day when memories disintegrate and death holds her breath
Death Wish
dressed in royal robes she lay on her couch faithful asp fulfills her death wish dignity intact rest in peace queen of the nile I was fascinated by the life of Cleopatra when I read her biography. This verse, I dedicate to her memory.
If I Die
I started writing micropoetry thanks to the #orjay challenge on Twitter. Every couple of days, we are given a new phrase to come up with a poem. This is what I did with the phrase "If I die" if i die still dressed in my bridal veil red with gold do not replace it with a … Continue reading If I Die
Forever Ends
every night forever ends~ time is reborn each day~ give thanks for eyes that open heart that beats~ for in each sleep we die a little~
If I Submit and Others …
if i submit what can you do? if you stop me i will only submit if i am needed i will submit when you tire of me i shall also submit to that the shadow hunter returns home empty handed ~ what could he hope to catch ~ when the shadows hid deep in his … Continue reading If I Submit and Others …
Dead Lifeline on my Palm and Others …
Kiss the dead lifeline on my palm~awaken the ardor~write one last song~ sing my ultimate story~deride destiny~we can only die once Children of the sun~ Born to no religion~ Brainwashed over the years~ They became bigoted believers~ when looking backward matters not thinking forward even less unaware of the now then ... you probably had … Continue reading Dead Lifeline on my Palm and Others …
Vermillion on her Forehead and Others …
Her betrayal no longer hidden He watched her lying still The blood blended perfectly With the vermillion on her forehead So you recognized me at last? Call me whatever your heart desires 99 and more names are mine But I am only one I locked you in My prison without bars You escaped Why am … Continue reading Vermillion on her Forehead and Others …
Return to Oblivion
I feel the pull, resistance is futile My reprieve temporary, I lived in denial Sucked towards that hole With dizzying speed I fall There where air fears to enter And breath refuses to stir Darkness not an absence of light But a thick fog suffocating my sight Voices do not go beyond my head Yet … Continue reading Return to Oblivion
SONYA KASSAM 