Saturday, July 4, 2009

The Stranger Awaits


On the block he is marched
In the cover of night
To the holding quarters
Under the light
He feels the rage of his porters
Prepared for the fight
And the stranger who waits
To instill his fright
©2009 LUTHER SPELLS
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Wow.. that sure was chilling!! Rings with an "ominous knell"!! Great flow, silken language.. loved reading it, brother!
    Oh, and isin't that last line simply raving!!!! :)
    Great work!

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  2. spacedlawJuly 5, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Excellent and powerful.

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  3. Sherri B.July 5, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Your use of 'cover of night' and 'under the light' provides such a powerful visual contrast...this poem evokes strong, intense emotions!

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  4. floretaJuly 5, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    i love your poetry so fa! very impressed.

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  5. Luther James SpellsJuly 5, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Thank You Floreta! Positive reactions help fuel me. My poetry and art are my escape and I am so very happy that others can find joy in reading it as much as I find in reading all of theirs. I am surrounded by negativity and rage, so this little corner of beauty and peace is keeping me alive!
    LJSIII

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  6. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    You paint a brilliantly stark image of a stark situation. Great job.

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  7. annJuly 6, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    as DL says... chilling - brrrrr!

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  8. Tumblewords:July 6, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Chillling and stark - nice work!

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  9. gabrielleJuly 6, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Is the stranger within or without? the threat is palpable. wonderful writing!

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  10. Luther James SpellsJuly 8, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    The stranger lurks in the shadows waiting...

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