Lucifer expulsado del Paraíso. Parque del Retiro. Madrid. (Photo credit: losmininos)
I wish that I
could have mended
your broken wings
even as you fell
I see deep sadness
etched on your face
your downturned mouth
betrays you well
You chose darkness
as a familiar friend
given the horror
of your youth
And threw your rage
in my direction
so I’d be abandonment’s
proof
As lucifer falling
you plummet too
as though you seek
an early grave
And in your wake
a terrible reckoning
with no-one left
behind to save
And yet I wish
for just one moment
I could have soothed
the beast within
But I see
to be at peace now
your only choice
was pain and sin
(c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved
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I really liked this one Helen
Thank you so much!!! 🙂 🙂
I found pain and sin a bit expensive. Nowadays I prefer vodka with coke instead.
LOL! Vodka and coke sounds infinitely preferable!! 🙂 🙂
We can never take away another persons pain nor talk them out of bad mistakes…we all learn by the practical method-Experience.
Very true, but sometimes empathy makes us wish we could 🙂
Yes, it does.
hauntingly dark sis… but beautifully written as always xxxxx
Thanks Roxi!! 🙂 🙂
Dark, but not depressing, because it was so beautifully written.
Thanks so much!! 🙂 🙂
Wow Helen gorgeous work, tremendous depth
Thank you!!! 🙂 🙂
I had this sentiment with for a dear friend of mine who lost their way. This was hauntingly poignant, Helen.
Thanks so much Kira!! 🙂 🙂