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A Monument To Love (dark poetry)
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A Monument To Love




From the cradle to the grave we toil,
While the demon watches with a smile,
From his citadel high in the sky,
This castigator of all evil,
Rises at Dusk to begin his day,
The smile he wears making us shiver,
Those who see him for what he is…

Like a thief he comes,
From the apothecary of Hell,
Bringing his potions and sleepless nights,
To take a draught from his flask is fatal,
And means fresh work for the mortician,
Who smiles as he views his handiwork
Lying prostrate in the casket,
Decorated with silver cherubim,
Chosen by those who profess such love…

Inamorata! He cries to no avail,
She can no longer answer,
Or be persuaded by his whispered lies…
Mea Culpa he knows despite the secrets,
That lies in his broken heart…

His nights are now sleepless,
And he builds her tombs of pyramids
To mark his love,
But they are only cold stone memories,
Of that which he once loved…

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 Reviews of "A Monument To Love (dark poetry)"
Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)
Reviewed on September 28, 2003
Retta - I think this is so good :0)

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on September 28, 2003
What exceptional talent you have.

Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)
Reviewed on September 28, 2003
FANTASTIC, Reindeer! I could hear the Nile lapping at its banks, feel the desert's heart and loneliness, see the grand expansive vista of the horizon --- all in the single tear from a broken heart. This stanza is a jewel:
"His nights are now sleepless,
And he builds her tombs of pyramids
To mark his love,
But they are only cold stone memories,
Of that which he once loved…"

Awesome write!

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on September 27, 2003
Outstanding, Reindeer
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on September 27, 2003
A powerful piece! Excellent!

Reviewed by Kevin Mc Crum (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2003
Well written work. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2003
It is very dark, as you said. And very good, as well.

Reviewed by Erica Ivory
Reviewed on September 27, 2003

His nights are now sleepless,
And he builds her tombs of pyramids
To mark his love,
But they are only cold stone memories,
Of that which he once loved…

BRAVO!!

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on September 27, 2003
Standing ovation.....clap clap clap....write of the day....you have written a gem here....cheers...love n luck....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
This one speaks to me. Excellent translation of emotional shadows.

~Jackie~

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
outstanding poem! dark and intriguing...

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Very stunning poetry! It was a treat to read this. Remarkable again!

Thanks,
Teresa Emilie

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Your dark poems are woven with such excellence! A pleasure to read, even when chilling;-)

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Hi Rendeer,
This gave me the chills...
Outstanding write...

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Powerful well written poem!

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Bravo, Reindeer, Bravo!!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Wow, this is really a dark one.
Thanks for sharing........

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Brilliant Retta......woven with such depth of thought....ty, Dani

Reviewed by Taylor Trenton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
A powerful write this is.
Taylor

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
powerful, interesting....well done!!!!!!

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Reindeer.....wonderful writing....floria

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Retta, This is one of your best writes. Although it's quite spooky to the mind, it's written with expertise. Great write. Lisa

Reviewed by D. Enise
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
I have to agree "Masterpiece"!!
I have met "him" So perfect the description.

~Jen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
Masterpiece Retta!!

Love Tinka


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