A Second Salem Poem by Soren Valentine

A Second Salem



I can only sit here in the dark,
crying because I missed the mark;
locked and too lazy to reach for the key,
as cold and numb as one could be.

I try to be perfect,
but my life you must dissect,
and you can only make it worse,
leaving me trapped in your curse.

I don't know why you can't see,
that all you do is hurt me,
I don't know why I'm still here;
I'll be gone soon my dear.

Add more fuel to the fire,
you're the wood of a liar;
you sentence me for burning,
when you've caused the hurting.

You pretend to be a judge,
but you only harbor a grudge;
Shall I too fall and die,
because of a jealous child's lie?

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Tiger Lily Love 03 January 2013

Wow! This took my breath away...I agree with alexis, the 1st,4th, & 5th stanzas are such powerful illusrtations. Captivating from beginning to end. This is one of my favorites by you! Going on my favorites list.

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Aric Beers 19 December 2012

The symbolism is amazing. Ever line a different image but all with the same feeling....impressive and impactful.

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Alexis ... 27 November 2012

Okay so the first, fourth and fifth stanzas are my favorites.......yea i know that more than half the poem lol. I like the illustrations you used, the key, a judge and burning....all very powerful and hit the point.

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