This poem came to me while reading ‘The General In His Labyrinth’, and as a result, this poem is a loose, poetic version of the legendary book. I’d appreciate if you could take out time to tell me how you felt about this poem.
Great stories were told,
Meetings put on hold.
The man who built the nation,
Now in shackles of defamation.
His decisions mistaken for tyranny.
Ever tiny move, a felony.
His ego collapsed on he ground.
The man he was- never to be found.
Drunk on power and yet so sweet.
His accolades-flawless. Not one defeat.
But unfortunate it is, he never learned.
Never had failure from which lessons he could have earned.
Romantic at heart, he charmed his way,
Under his spell, ladies swooned and swayed.
Men envied him, wanted to be him.
Awe and hatred filled them to the brim.
But now, all they have for him is pity.
As he marches out to forever leave the city.
But from this labyrinth, how will he out, dammit?!
“If only from the earth, he could vanish.”
This is incredible, and you told the story in a short, simple, and awesome way. xx
You should try your hand at story telling.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks a lot Phoenix, that means a lot to me 🙂 I did try it, but with some not so great results. Sticking to poetry for now, let’s see what time brings 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing poem 💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is amazing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you veryy muchh 😀
LikeLike
Just one word ….. Amazing !!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
THANK YOU SO MUCH 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
You deserve it 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
EverytimeI see your title pop up on the notification box, my heart bursts with happiness. Thank you soo much for all these words 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow , u really do know how to multiply and return a compliment
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s really not that. See, had a wish, somewhat from my favorite sitecom One Tree Hill, where one guys says this: “Your art matters. That what got me here.” to the girl he loves, and I always wanted someone to say to me that what I’ve done has changed them. You did that love ❤ I'm forever indebted to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am indebted to you , and I used to watch one tree hill as well 🙂 same pinch ! Ha
LikeLiked by 1 person
Same pinch 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your most welcome 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person