Writers Island prompt No. 25: rising and Matinee Muse: 10,000BC…destiny
photo: OnE61811301, photobucket
sitting in darkness
time floated mercilessly
as light hit the sky
gazing to the east
freedom distorted by bars
she remembers why
her father a drunk
her mother’s weary weakness
another grim night
life screamed for mercy
murder required payment
as death came calling
touched by thoughtless hands
seeking hasty fullfillment
too many to count
different days demise
no longer suffering blind
what else could she do
there’s a couple of different versions as to what house this is…i’m going w/a jailhouse… always liked the song by the animals… also a bit of controversy as to who wrote it and who sang what.. if you are interested this is the link for further info…
A grim tale indeed
That song has always dug its way into my emotions. The first verse of this certainly sets a tone.
the last stanza is what nails it. “no longer suffering blind” has a lot of implications…
Of course, it depends on the singer, too. 🙂
Grim yet beautifully written.
House of the Rising Sun has always been one that sticks right at the edge of my mind – your poem is haunting, poignant and hard hitting!
“life screamed for mercy”, I liked that line much…
This is a very dark emotional poem I love the pic provided.