Poetry

"Down and Down"

The tears are falling

softly calling

gently crawling

down and down

 

The heart is breaking

love is aching

can't stop shaking

down and down

 

The wind is howling

fear is scowling

I am growling

down and down

 

The heart stopped beating

death's cold greeting

life is fleeting

down and down

 

The grave is plotting

blood stopped clotting

I lay here rotting

down and down

 

The earth is chewing

grinding, spewing

I sit here stewing

down and down

 

The old day's setting

and forgetting

past bloodletting

down and down

 

The new day is dawning

nature's awning

slowly yawning

down and down

 

The cycle's turning

always churning

I am yearning

down and down

 

"Down and down" copyright 1998-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"Trial by Fire"

 

A great horse

a rider in black

a torch held high

A dark glance

a readied lance

and a jet-black banner

A hand is raised

a shadow summoned

the report is given

The enemy is on the field

the soldiers mustered

final preparations made

The horse gives a neigh

the rider a nod

the troops mount up

A bugle sounds

the line moves forth

horses prancing

A new note sounds

visers are lowered

lances are steadied

A third note sounds

the riders push forward

the mounts begin to trot

The banner waves

the charge begins

the earth trembles

The thunder rolls

the dirt flies up

the great beasts fly

Amongst the foes

a great fear rises

the dread cavalry approaches

The rank is strong

the rank is swift

the first foe dies

The blood flows freely

bodies broken

spirits dashed

The dark rider watches

the dark rider smiles

this day his men are blooded

"Trial by Fire" Copyright 1999-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"No More"

 

Close your eyes

and wake no more

give a sigh

and breathe no more

give a thought

and think no more

I am

and be no more

"No More" Copyright 1999-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"Sword"

 

flat steel

power zeal

thrill feel

stars wheel

fire sun

barking gun

never undone

feeling one

all in all

standing tall

hit the wall

take a fall

catch me

can't see

who is she

let me be

"Sword" copyright 2003-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"Wind Walker"

 

Soaring, turning, wheeling

feel it in my wings

Sweeping, diving, climbing

the rush so sweet

Gliding, spinning, sailing

through the clouds and on forever

Skimming, rising, flying

I am the Wind Walker

"Wind Walker" copyright 2003-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"Love"

 

A child's laugh

A mother's warm smile

A father's bright pride

A brother's loving defence

A sister's gentle guidance

A friend's kind word

A buddy's firm handshake

A confidant's merciful indulgence

A sorrower's sad embrace

A lover's tender kiss

A mate's intimate touch

This is love...

and so much more

"Love" Copyright 2003-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"Fire"

 

deep

asleep

warm spark

in the dark

moment's flare

brightening glare

smoky haze

strengthening blaze

raging fire

funereal pyre

"Fire" Copyright 2003-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"Desire"

 

Atrraction

Action

Satisfaction

"Desire" Copyright 2003-2006 Chris J. Whitcomb

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"My Death"

 

Death be not proud

Hide not your shroud

Come unto me

Death, let it be

If it be your will

Let me feel your thrill

Take me to the next level

Take me, you devil

I desire your grace

I await your embrace

With baited breath

Come my lover, my Death

"My Death" Copyright 2006 Chris J. Whitcomb