Leave not the robin in the road

Reivax Camlost

Who are we but extant in all despite 

To leave alone, unhallowed in the street

A robin lying broken, fell from flight

And crying out for some salvation fleet

And spectral as the spirit who in watching writes:

 

"And men alone in all despair and sin

Astray in torpid water slowly drowned

Would call for some salvation held therein

And none but that forever lost was found"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Reivax Camlost (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 17th, 2017 20:04
  • Comment from author about the poem: Leave not the robin in the road, as all is soon returned in full.
  • Category: Fable
  • Views: 37
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Comments3

  • Augustus

    We all cry out in despair in times of grave need. Salvation is another matter. Enjoyed.

  • Fay Slimm.

    Enjoyed the archaic form and strong message in this short fable - the final line holds a haunt of a punch. Great stuff.

  • Reivax Camlost

    Thanks for your praise, to which I will humbly give my thanks, and thank you for the valued feedback.



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