~Soliloquy~

~
Its penance,
Of a selfish self.
Life or Death,
Which is more painful?

Its arduous,
The bonds.
Can it survive,
Without breaking you?

Its over,
The epoch.
The remnants -
Would it remain; like ash afloat in a river?
~

12 comments:

Sam Liu said...

"like ash afloat in a river"...truly beautiful, poignant words. A spectacular piece of poetry.

Brian Miller said...

ashes afloat in the river is a powerful visual...can it survive without breaking you...hmm...it leaves me to wonder exactly what 'it' is...

Tamarind~ said...

Brian@ thanks for dropping in. I had nothing else in mind ~ at times, life is like covenants!

Gemel said...

It's beautiful...................

SandyCarlson said...

I am familiar with ashes that linger and linger and linger....

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

All IS and IS - all that was IS = Inspired Spirit - ashes indeed, the alchemic - and as the Phoenix shall arise anew, for we are to BE = Birth Eternal...

Susan said...

'Life or death, which is more painful?' a good question.

me ra said...

Solicitous as always….

Wondering what all this means....But just a feeling, The penance of life, will bring fulfilling death, if you can survive, without breaking the bonds…and yes, the remnants, would always remain, somewhere…

Sashu... said...

silent sober deep running poetry..i loved it :)

p.s: thanks for dropping by my blog! :)

Gail said...

HI TAMARIND-

First, I love your name. :-) I really enjoy your poetry and blended images to enhance your wonderful - creative style. I look forward to us getting to know one another more.

Love to you
Gail
peace and hope.....

Kay said...

either way, it lingers; a stench in the air, uplifting to some and unfamiliar to most...

finally a follower!!! :)

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

To liberate SELF from the bonds that confine and diminish is to be in your own TRUTH - there is no other quest ... Yours is the knowing... Much love, Rose Marie

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