Misbegotten
Cracked lines grew from my feet
and scoured the grounds.
The land was dead,
and the skies were
unforgivingly black.
Like a thief,
the wind had stolen
my voice.
The heavens broke
and a quiet light kissed me.
A brown braided snake
uncurled from the gleam.
Salvation?
I’d gladly volunteered.
One with the atmosphere,
I glanced below and saw
trees, animals, people,
life?
Regret seized my mind as
I reached for the terra.
But then the light turned
to black and swallowed
me whole.
This poem is about:
Me
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