By Darkness Bound

Katie Marie on Jul 1, 2010

Writing challenge using "ebony amulet" and "chaos"

She clutched an ancient crucifix

Ebony amulet of religious lore

Crushed her flesh with fearful grip

Trembling steps on cold stone floor

Eyes send darts to shadowed corners

Chaos reigns in her heart and mind

Surround is painted in hazy blur

Hand outstretched as one who’s blind

In cathedral walls she places trust

To keep her safe from evil foe

Hiding from the vampire’s lust

Cloaked in night to drain life’s flow

Faith is put in wooden symbol

Peace for her cannot be found

Outer darkness makes her tremble

Inner darkness keeps her bound

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stryka66 on Jul 1, 2010
Great work – powerful insight into religion\\\’s futility
Jeremy Mailman on Jul 1, 2010
Nice.
XXElleXX on Jul 1, 2010
You create perfect poetry Katie and this piece is an example of same .. great instinct
maranatha on Jul 1, 2010
Welll done. Stryka, religion’s futility indeed. How different is true faith, which does not need religion.
petercurtis97 on Jul 2, 2010
Interesting take vampires evil and religion
write4money on Jul 7, 2010
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jamesII on Jul 19, 2010
I imagine it is difficult to find peace via uncertainty. Never is faith given to the symbol–but to the deity! The cross is only the toil! Faith is unseen, un-rewarded, and un-dying! There is no confusion there! Good writing! Cool!

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