There is a hell within us
that rushes through blood.
Our bones were birthed in a fire
that knows no relief from gentle downpours.
Nothing less than the torrential can quench
these ravishes of flame.
We've been ablaze for decades.
Still waiting for the storm to revive us,
for the fabled lightning strike to quicken
our heartbeats. Is this a curse, this
eternal sparking?
We've drowned ourselves in rivers
that Lethe would envy; to what avail?
The memories remain scorched
to our senses. Our bones still
threaten to rip through flesh.
Hell remains a constant fixture,
an empty pen, a blank page...
We face our demons daily.
Destined to be forever ablaze.
On this page, you can:
Start your own free art collection. Sign up here!DownloadSee more of this artist:thewesternwoods's profilethewesternwoods's gallery
©2008-2009 =thewesternwoods
Author's Comments
This kind of links into a story that I want to start working on. I was daydreaming just before and the idea struck me, to write a piece that is both poetry and prose. I would love to create something that was more than just a few lines on a screen.
|
|
Report a Policy Violation
Site Map
Community News10100 The Road to 100 Million Deviations!$Heidi
 reports, 1d 23h agoDeviantART is counting down to its 100 millionth deviation! Join in on the fun and take a look back at some of the most noteworthy deviations we've seen along the way. The deviant who uploads the 100 millionth deviation could win a special prize, too. Hurry, we're going to hit the 100 million mark soon! 89 A Year Passed by with ART Passion...=day-light
 reports, 21h 58m agoSquare collection of beautiful photos 77 New Beginnings Contest!*dsoden
 reports, 1d 17h agoNew Beginnings Contest! A new contest for the new year! 73 Community Relations Newsletter - Nov/Dec 2009$Moonbeam13
 reports, 6h 31m agoNews from the Community Relations Team  71 Daily Literature Deviations - December 30, 2009=DailyLitDeviations
 reports, 1d 13h agoDaily Literature Deviations is a group that is dedicated to bringing literature to the forefront of the deviantArt community. We attempt to accomplish this by daily featuring Literature artists from around the community that deserve the recognition, but are not getting it. Each day we will feature 5 deviations from the Literature categories in a News Article. In order to support the artists that we feature, we ask that you  the news article as well as check out the individual pieces. We understand that each day you may not be able to check out each and every one of the pieces, everyone has their own things going on. We just ask that you make an attempt to help support the growing Literature community. |
PollNew Year's Eve is almost upon us! How do you plan to celebrate? |
deviantART Loves You
Deviously serving the art and skin community for 3,433 days.
Only 219 days until our tenth birthday!
|
Deviousness
^Ikue has been a devious member of our community for almost 7 years and in this time he has proven to be nothing short of dedicated and devoted. Whilst volunteering his time over the last 22 months as a Gallery Moderator within the Community Relations Team, Chris has brought the Vector gallery and many vector artists directly into the spotlight. ^Ikue's commitment to the community is evident in everything he touches and you can always find him reaching out to others with an encouraging word. Chris is a natural leader with a vibrant and empathic personality, and is a role model for deviants everywhere. It's ev... Read More
|
Follow us on Twitter
Become a fan on Facebook
©2009 deviantART. All rights reserved
Comments
i must admit, however, that the theme here confuses me somewhat. the end is wonderful (i believe i get that), but the beginning is what i don't understand.
and as to your comment, i think we all would (or at least i do) like to write something more than a few lines on a scree. i wish i could write something that would change the entire world (or at least get it shaking on its axis)...
--
"The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for."
---Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
--
“One piece of his heart for every tear she granted..”
I love this. The words work so well.
--
Hit me back! I like comments too
[link]
the second, single verse stanza is very convincing and strong in its bold statement..
--
"All the world's a stage,
and all the men and women merely players:
they have their exits and their entrances;
and one man in his time plays many parts..."
— (William Shakespeare, As You Like It, 2/7)
I tend to be fond of your short works, with that powerful touch of lore so intense and sometimes horrificly beautiful to read from you.
--
"Hell belongs in a book
Where the setting is doused with flowers
Upon a field, accompanied by butterflies,
As some random man screams,
“Today’s weather is 50 degrees
With a 101% chance of cloudy skies,
Just to irk the Hell out of it!" -SIRyan-
Previous PageNext Page