I sit on my mountain,
On top of the world,
In an evergreen forest,
Haunted by a dark moon,
Looking down on the tawdry city below,
Uncaring and malevolent-
Ignore the lies that pour from its silken lips,
Its hate no match for my own,
My eyes shining like the sun in Van Gogh’s painting…
Froth pouring from the lips of man,
Spouting words I have learned not to trust,
Sweet music I refuse to hear,
Like a petulant child,
I turn away,
And close my ears…
I am not shamed for shutting out,
The lies it sings so proudly,
Misplaced pride of man,
Ruining the glory of love,
Thinking they shall laugh in its face,
Only to discover they have fallen from grace,
Now lay in rotting sewers,
Nothing was worthy enough to save…
Shall never regret leaving that place below,
I live as a recluse in this lovely place,
Where time moves so slow,
Watching as your world disappears without a trace…
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Reviews of "In An Evergreen Forest"
Reviewed by Jerry Andrews (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
You did well with your word supply, Rhetta, and told a story that's far too true in many places. Jerry
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on August 9, 2003
This took my breath away. Your words ARE quite excellent. I love images like this.
Thank you,
Emilie
Reviewed by serenety L (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2003
Fantastic Retta
Loved the last paragraph !
S
Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2003
Outstanding as always, Rein.
tony:)
Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2003
Well done. Your imagery of the 'green' reminds me of home. Glad to see another who knows its beauty.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :0 (mouth agape as I read this incredible write!) Outstanding job, Reindeer; enjoyed so much! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :)
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2003
You exceeded the challenge Reindeer ... this is marvelous!
Another great poem Reindeer, deep, I don't like cities either though I don't live in the wild. I love trees, I would hate to live in a place with no trees. Jackie <> <
'Better Without You'is a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of an affair, hidden secrets, and abuse. It also highlights a daughter's heartfelt journey as she cares for her mother who is battling dementia.
Thank you,
Emilie
Loved the last paragraph !
S
tony:)
-brittany-
~Joseph
loved it enjoyed much
William
Love
~Chrissie
In Spirit,
Bear
love
Tinka
Hugs
Jenni