Carry On

by The DaveJon   Apr 29, 2007


A fire burning
Flames reaching high
Faced with a decision
To save the woman he loves
Swallowing pride
Casting aside self
Leaping into the flames
Screaming obscenities
The heads that turn
The torture that ends
A sacrifice to allow another
To save the one he loves
A smile on his lips
As the chains tighten and tear
Watching the one he loves
Flee up the stairway
To the light of freedom
An ax cutting a calf
Ropes burning into the flesh
Man by day
Prey by night
A prisoner for life
All worth it
For the one he loves

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  • 15 years ago

    by HumanAngel

    You are a hero

  • 16 years ago

    by xPerfect Chaosx

    The idea presented here is unique Dave. One-sided love is like being tortured to see the other happy. I think everyone can relate to that. The poem itself flows very nicely and I love the word choice. It's very sad yet it's the subtle things that make the poem great. 5/5

    .:Danielle:.

  • 16 years ago

    by Miu

    So amazing poem about man who would sacrify themselves for the one they love.. and usually they aren't notect... It touched me.. Keep up the great work!

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