Sunday, June 19, 2011

Contrasting Realities



Two Real Worlds

dark and gloomy grins arise
fire burns the innocents alive
smoke and death, unbearable smell
this is the world, a second hell

bright and praise-filled voices sing
water for parched tongues He'll bring
the fragrance of life our hearts to leaven
this is the world, a second heaven

--Jordan Romain (Grade 10)

3 comments:

ed pacht said...

Nice!!!!

This piece says more than the words say, which is just what a good poem should do.

ed pacht

Anonymous said...

very intresting. captivating without many words. good job!

Alice C. Linsley said...

Nick Muzekari, the Editor of Alethia Magazine, would like to publish this poem in an up-coming issue. Contact Mr. Muzekari here: writealethia@gmail.com