Desert Rose

In the middle of the darkness there was a quiet glow
I followed all the footsteps of those who saw it before
Many walked this way but it only seemed a few have made it back
And the closer that I was the more that sorrow filled my flask
It was a never ending journey that lead me to so alone
Beneath a different twilight far away from home
I could hear the drops of many tears falling in the distance
Silencing my own so that I will make it through this
Finally in the middle I reached to touch this quiet glow
And its calmness overwhelmed me but in return it took my soul
And as I fell down to my knees and I understood why many stayed before
So I stood back on my feet and said to death I fear no more
As I kissed death on its lips it said now be on your way
And it gave me back my soul and my night returned to day
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Posted: Dec 2012
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mcradloff
Desert Rose was my favorite song by Sting the year it came out. I have only been to a desert once when I was in Phoenix, AZ. I was a little dissapointed, I was expecting sand dunes.daydream santa waving
cabal123
Ive seen too much sand Mcradloff laugh and I agree on song / Sting too
niah9
cabal.....I hope your poetry allows you to relax...different to what we usually read, but from the heart....and powerful....
Kathyteddybear
elo69
its good write,peace be with you.....elo
JimEee
Cabal23

Meaningful, Many have made that march
With fallen comrades along the way!

Well Done!
JimEee
TheKoreanGhost
Harsh but raw brilliance .
enjoyed the honesty.

handshake cheers
cabal123
Thank you everyone for reading, Nia9 it does relax me, Elo thank you and peace is a word I long for, JimEee thank you to you as well. In the field Ive lost a lot of friends, seen a lot of death both innocent and "enemy", but I believe the world is losing a lot more , thank you again, and KoreanGhost, cool name btw but its true the words , just found an outlet. Thank you all againhandshake
LadyMorgana60
Its with gracious thanks I read your excellent poem Cabal..Welcome to Poets Corner.
Blessings & peace your way. thumbs up wine
cabal123
LadyMorgana60 I say than you for reading and welcoming me here. I hope I can fit in and add something to this.
NowIsAllUhave
This is nothing different to what ”we” 'usually read'.This is a very well put expression with much vision and detail explaining one of the hardest types of service & sacrifice! Once again I salute you brother, stay sharp!
cabal123
Thank you much NiaIH much appreciation for your comment.cheers
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