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Shadows of Retribution: A Symphony of Vengeance
by Tolulope Williams → (All Poetry by Tolulope Williams)
Friday, December 15, 2023    Rated "G" by the Author.
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"Shadows of Retribution: A Symphony of Vengeance" unfolds a poetic tale where darkness weaves a narrative of bitter leaves and vengeful cries. In moonlit shadows, a wounded heart seeks solace through the dance of revenge, a deadly waltz echoing with haunted melodies. The journey takes us through ancient lore, ink-stained verses, and tempestuous landscapes as the avenger navigates thorny paths in pursuit of retribution. However, as the symphony of vengeance reaches its crescendo, a profound truth emerges—revenge, though a fiery spark, may consume the hunter in the dark. The tale concludes with a lesson learned in shadows cast, that revenge, once born, may not outlast.

In shadows deep where darkness weaves,
A tale unfolds of bitter leaves.
A whisper cold, a vengeful cry,
A symphony of revenge draws nigh.

Beneath the moon's elusive glow,
A wounded heart begins to grow.
The seeds of ire, a poison sown,
In solitude, revenge has known.

A dance of shadows, a deadly waltz,
Where vengeful spirits claim their faults.
The echoes linger, a haunting song,
As vengeance rises, fierce and strong.

In every echo of the past,
A score unsettled, meant to last.
The wounded soul seeks solace sweet,
In vengeance's embrace, hearts meet.

A raven black, a harbinger,
Unfurls its wings, revenge to stir.
Its eyes, a mirror to the night,
Reflect the fire, burning bright.

Through twisted paths of ancient lore,
A quest for retribution's core.
The heart, a furnace, flames ablaze,
In vengeance's gaze, a maze of craze.

A tempest brews, clouds swirl and spin,
As vengeance whispers, "It's time to begin."
The wounded warrior, scars concealed,
In shadows seeks what was revealed.

Across the moors, where shadows creep,
A vow in silence, secrets keep.
A pact with darkness, bloodied hands,
The dance of vengeance through the lands.

The moon bears witness to the night,
Where revenge unfolds its might.
In every heartbeat, echoes cry,
A symphony of vengeance, reaching high.

The pages turn, a tale unfolds,
Of revenge's grasp, its grip that holds.
In ink-stained verses, fates entwine,
A tapestry of vengeance, dark and fine.

Through thorny paths of anguish tread,
The avenger's steps, where shadows spread.
Each footfall echoes a solemn vow,
In revenge's name, they take their bow.

A tempest raging, lightning's kiss,
The avenger's path, a serpent's hiss.
Through valleys deep and mountains tall,
In the pursuit of revenge, they stand tall.

Yet, in the dance of shadows deep,
A truth obscured, a secret to keep.
For vengeance, though a fiery spark,
Can consume the hunter in the dark.

In cycles turning, the tale repeats,
As revenge's symphony competes.
A ceaseless yearning, a thirst unquenched,
In the avenger's soul, shadows entrenched.

The night descends, the moon holds sway,
As vengeance wanes, and fades away.
In echoes lingering, the tale is told,
Of revenge's grip, both young and old.

So, in the shadows where darkness weaves,
The tale concludes, and silence leaves.
A lesson learned in shadows cast,
That revenge, once born, may not outlast.

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 Reviews of "Shadows of Retribution: A Symphony of Vengeance"
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 15, 2023
Your explanation prior to the symphony is poetry as well.

And your story approaching epic is so beautifully crafted with perfect rhyme that it could easily involve into an historical song of revenge in time. Kudos for such a fine piece!

Ron


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