Landscape of the Lonely

by ben thompson   Mar 19, 2009


Across an open field far beyond the shady trees.
Underneath a changeable sky, stirs a gentle breeze.

Built sturdy and strong my owner long since passed.
Back in the good old days, things were built to last.

Standing proud and rugged many years of service I've done.
Solitude in my secluded home, service below a beating sun.

A prisoner to this ground confinement sealed long ago.
Only companion blades of grass swaying slightly to and fro.

Seemed like another life when I was tall with emerald leaves.
Axe man's blade fell swiftly, brought me violently to my knees.

Now only but a shadow, though my grain still firm and strong.
Never believed my sad existence would ever last this long.

Doomed to the landscape of the lonely my story I do tell.
Damned, empty and all alone in the beauty of my hell.

written for a picture contest, is written about a fence post.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Pink Butterfly

    Your poem flows so gorgeously!!! This is really awesome!!! Well crafted....Very creative....You are amazing!!! Keep it up!

    -Pink Butterfly-

  • 15 years ago

    by Lonely Rider

    Beautiful piece ...

    "Damned, empty and all alone in the beauty of my hell."

    ^^ I simply loved this line... its so powerful... and touching...

  • 15 years ago

    by Sourav

    Wonderfully described poem. I liked the lines of the poem very much. Very intense and touching. Specially liked these two lines...

    'seemed like another life when I was tall with emerald leaves.
    Axe man's blade fell swiftly, brought me violently to my knees.'

    Well written!

  • 15 years ago

    by End Of Eternity

    Congratulations for your first contest. Its really a great poem and i loved it right from the time i read it for the first time.
    You are surely one talented writer but then that seems to be in blood... :)

    all the best and take care

  • 15 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    Dear I absolutely love the direction you took in this poem. It was very graceful and distinguished to talk as though you were the fencepost and the life that it has endured. Very touching and beautiful write my dear and congratulations on the contest as well.

    Take Care,
    Kay

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