Creature void of Form

by Michael D Nalley   Jul 2, 2008


Once there was this creature void of beauty, and form
Looking for affection from anyone who seemed warm
Named after an archangel, Michael who was canonized.
Sinner or saint the creature's passions would go unrecognized

He was on cloud nine with the Eve of his dreams
A soldier of Christ with the Spirit which redeems
But the paradise lost left a lesson to impart
In a romance with one of the reapers of his heart

In fact the awful struggle of the heart, soul, and mind
Fell on numb skulls, deaf ears, and the eyes of the blind
Tempted by Satan's demons, giving into seduction
The Eve of his life then became the Eve of destruction

Luminous light radiant in the celestial orb
Is only reflected by those able to absorb
It cannot be missed, only when rejected
Nurtured by nature it must not be neglected

The Creator moves in passion, in reason He rests
Moving toward perfection all of us must pass tests
A lesson that is taught may be a lesson that is learned
By knowledge, or wisdom salvation can't be earned

Only one poor in spirit can ever rise above
To humbly accept the divine gift of love
No longer will he be a creature void of form
In true colors of the rainbow after the storm

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  • 15 years ago

    by Sungrl And Mrs Whatsit

    'Twas in another lifetime,
    one of toil and blood
    When blackness was a virtue
    and the road was full of mud..
    I came in from the wilderness,
    a creature void of form.
    "Come in," she said,"I'll give you
    shelter from the storm."

    -Bob Dylan
    "Shelter From The Storm"
    from the album: Blood On The Tracks, 1975

  • 15 years ago

    by Robin Auger

    Wow. you had some really strong words to rhyme with here. I loved how you did this one, its wonderful. You are awesome at rhyming. great job 5/5

  • 15 years ago

    by FlawlesslyTarnished

    This piece was amazing. The words you used were so creative and descriptive. The imagery was clear and the emotions were expressed perfectly. I loved this piece so much, I had to read it a second time. lol. And I'm still so blown away at how great it is. 5/5! :]

  • 15 years ago

    by sweet escape

    In fact the awful struggle of the heart, soul, and mind
    Fell on numb skulls, deaf ears, and the eyes of the blind
    Tempted by Satan's demons, giving into seduction
    The Eve of his life then became the Eve of destruction
    ^^
    this is my fav. part.

    the poem in gerneral shows a lot of emotion and a lot of debth. i can feel the emotion comming off the page.
    5/5

  • 15 years ago

    by AmberSherrellxxIve Been Sitting Here Trying To Find Myselfxx

    "A lesson that is taught may be a lesson that is learned
    By knowledge, or wisdom salvation can't be earned"

    these were deff. my favorite lines.This poem was well thought and a written flawlessly.The word choice was spectacular and it made the piece more colorful.It kept my attention the whole entire time.5/5

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