Tools of Her Trade
Nightly she stands by the shore
Face upturned to the dark starless sky
As tears of pain roll freely from her eyes
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In her hands a net of silver
Made of the finest diamond dust
Forged in fire, pain and lust
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She hears their vocies whisper
As dark waters lap at the shore
Some for mercy
Others whimpering in pain
Begging to live once more
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Slowly she throws her net
Far
and
Wide
Pulling lost souls from the waters
Close to her side
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Gently gathering them around her
She handles each soul
As her tears stain the sand
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And divides them into three piles
Yes
Maybe
and
Never again
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AnthonyReid
Hi Duckie, wow really like this poem - as one of the other comments says it truely is haunting, but haunting in a kinda soft, delicate and beautiful way. It paints a lovely, eerie picture that I'm sure stays with the reader long after the poem is over. Loved it, gonna read some of your others now :o)
Hi Duckie, wow really like this poem - as one of the other comments says it truely is haunting, but haunting in a kinda soft, delicate and beautiful way. It paints a lovely, eerie picture that I'm sure stays with the reader long after the poem is over. Loved it, gonna read some of your others now :o)
Marie
A very haunting write, beautifully crafted! Excellent use of alliteration, simile and allegory. Wonderful visual imagery, fine detail and eloquent expression enhance the poem to the reader. Superb crafting! Thank you for sharing. Blessings always.....
A very haunting write, beautifully crafted! Excellent use of alliteration, simile and allegory. Wonderful visual imagery, fine detail and eloquent expression enhance the poem to the reader. Superb crafting! Thank you for sharing. Blessings always.....
John X. McCullagh
You have had a stellar debut on PF, Duckie.
You have had a stellar debut on PF, Duckie.
nightmute
Wow...is it chance then, or happenstance, that allows us to be thus drawn into the net before the final judgment is meted out in a "Yes/Maybe/and/Never again"? Your word picture, this poem, is heavenly and a must read. This one is definitely highly recommended!
Wow...is it chance then, or happenstance, that allows us to be thus drawn into the net before the final judgment is meted out in a "Yes/Maybe/and/Never again"? Your word picture, this poem, is heavenly and a must read. This one is definitely highly recommended!
Ron Cole
Those three haunting words attend many love affairs. This is delightful, contemplative, and is a delightful read! Nice work!
Those three haunting words attend many love affairs. This is delightful, contemplative, and is a delightful read! Nice work!
leafsailor
a very interesting poem ,it has a feeling all of its own wonderfully original and quiet lovely on the mind ,you inspire me
a very interesting poem ,it has a feeling all of its own wonderfully original and quiet lovely on the mind ,you inspire me
Wonderful poetry very delightful to read