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Death's Embrace

A poem

By Tressa RosePublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Death's Embrace
Photo by Ahmed Adly on Unsplash

Death perceived so bright aglow

In your grasp your hold so tight

Round and round the wheel I go.

~~~

Stars aligned the sky so bold

Circling around me in florescent light

Death perceived so bright aglow.

~~~

Cascading dreams, strong hearts do hold

But death knows no height

Round and round the wheel I go.

~~~

Twilight spirals of golden lace untold

Integrating pain filled love in his site

Death perceived so bright aglow.

~~~

When the Reaper calls it's time to fold

Beauty fully surrounds his fright

Round and round the wheel I go.

~~~

Creation follows as new forms do mold

A cycle through which I find my might.

Death perceived so bright aglow

Round and round the wheel I go.

~~~

artStream of Consciousnesssurreal poetryVillanelle

About the Creator

Tressa Rose

On a serious self-discovering, soul-searching journey. Breaking myself out of a stagnant shell and reaching out for my dream of being a writer.

Co-author of Bounce Back- Dreams to Reality: Faith Over Fear

https://a.co/d/98H2vCF

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  • Paul Stewart2 years ago

    Oh...love this. Love the way it flows and the way it makes you think! Well done, Tressa!

  • This is deep and well written!!! Excellent work!!! Btw... I sent you a message through Messenger.

  • "Round and round the wheel I go". I don't know why but that line was so unsettling for me. Loved your Villanelle!

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