Once Upon My Midnight's Madness

swingline

Once upon my midnight's madness

Flashed the fire that proved so tragic

There in silence a spark ensued

Started small but it endured

And all of Hell came alive

Burning flesh , skin , and hide

Leaving nothing for imagination

Ash and soot for instigation

And in it's greed it swallowed all

The high and mighty  , the lowest call

Nor even children would be spared

Those awful screams it doesn't care

And those trapped on upper floors

Jumped from windows by the scores

Onlookers screamed , no help to send

As mothers with children came to end

Not till it satisfied it's maw

Did the flames fade and flaw

Allowing firemen to quench it's thirst

It's all over but still that's not the worst

Comes the shock that stuns us all

Why did so many have to fall

 

 

  • Author: swingline (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 6th, 2017 07:37
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 47
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments2

  • Michael Edwards

    Yup - tis a good write

    • swingline

      Thank you Michael Edwards for reading .

    • MendedFences27

      Somehow reminded me of 9-11. What with all the jumping and fire. Horrible scene nonetheless. Well depicted, and formatted, rhyming and such. Like it, but the subject scares the hell out of me. - Phil A.

      • swingline

        I wrote that maybe three or four years ago and I have no idea where it came from . But I want to thank you MendedFences27 for taking the time to read and leave a comment .



      To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.