Ax of division

sorenbarrett

 Mighty swing old unions part, rings of time in splinters lie
Chips will a fire start, old life in ash to die
Head of steel body wood, its kindred brother tears
Wounds misunderstood, that no prayer of air impairs

Soil that root had nursed became a shiny head
In its child's flesh immersed, renders fuel from the dead
Tooth cold and hard, parts clasping hands with tongue of steel
In deaf disregard delivers cracks father time can not heal

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  • orchidee

    Good write SB.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Orchi your comments are always valued

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Indeed, time does not heal all wounds. Well expressed my friend! 🌹👏

      • sorenbarrett

        Some wounds are too deep to heal. Thanks for the read and comment it is most appreciated

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Indeed. You are welcome.

        • Tony36

          Great write

          • sorenbarrett

            As always thank you Tony and a Merry Christmas

            • Tony36

              You're welcome

            • Poetic Licence

              Some wounds we can only put a bandage on, well written

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and comment yes and bandages don't resurrect what is dead

                • Poetic Licence

                  You are very welcome

                • Thomas W Case

                  Wow. Brilliant.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much Thomas your words are most appreciated

                  • Neville



                    The first cut is not always the deepest, is it .. but hey, now you got me sounding like a chip off the old block .. and now I can't get Thor out of my head .. but he had a hammer didn't he .. 🧑‍🎄👍

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Neville I won't ax what ya think. Not ready for any cutting remarks.

                    • Michael Edwards

                      Many are the wounds that never heal in the generation affected and often in future generations - and still the human race clings to its many Gods.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Michael appreciate the review and comment tis so true we see it every day.

                      • Teddy.15

                        Sweet dearest sorrenbarret, I have always been at odds with my father, I so appreciate this Sir. 🌹

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much my literary friend I deeply appreciate the read and comment

                        • Thad Wilk

                          Yes, Father Time can't
                          always heal all wounds
                          and if so, the scars will
                          never really fade. 😢
                          A very touching poem
                          eloquently penned!! 🏆
                          Best regards ✌️ Thad

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much Thad I deeply appreciate your support and comments

                          • David Wakeling

                            This is an interesting style. Creates a Charles Dicken like atmosphere. Excellent.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks so much David your words of support are greatly appreciated

                            • MendedFences27

                              Your poem digs deep into the wounds that never heal. Some situations are not salvageable. Sometimes a clean break is the only solution. - Phil A.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Phil for your review and observation. It is true that sometimes Humpty Dumpty can not be put together again/

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Fine words soren, sometime those cracks are never healed.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thanks Andy unfortunately it is true I appreciate the review and comment

                                • vicecream

                                  This one is so visceral to read

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    I thank you so much for the read and comment that gave. It is most appreciated

                                    • vicecream

                                      Sure thing



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