Sitting by the fireplace
in a dark room
man puffing on his cigar
plotting doom
Large scale disaster
entertaining to observe
death and destruction
oh the nerve
A portal opened
a solitary child appeared
tattered clothes and skinny
face appeared weird
The man studied the child
his eyes were so familiar
like a kept memory
a chilling thriller
Yearning for security
he sold his soul
stealing from others
a story of old
The man felt pangs of pain
choking back the tears
facing the inner demon
feeling the fear
The child eyes spoke to him
the word redemption
actions that could be taken
too many to mention
The child disappeared
man’s heart softened
plans of action
to ease suffering often
Light filled the room
at the dawn of a new day
spirit filled with love
as the hate fell away
Actions speak
changes in the heart
man fills day with small kindness
a great place to start
Was redemption achieved
only time will tell
a wonder of the heart
is he in heaven or hell
copyright 2024 Debbie Pierce
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beautiful work
Thank you. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
Lovely concept Debbie. Thanks for the inclusion. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Thank you. In my early working years there were a group of men that ran the company and did their business dealing smoking cigars and playing golf. It was a different time. I laugh looking back on it. My pleasure. Thanks for reading. Enjoy the rest of your day as well.
Thanks for sharing this idea Anita
My pleasure. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
So wonderful Debbie, a good mental image.
Thank for joining in 😃
Thank you. My pleasure. Fun word prompts. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!