Fight Or Flight Poem by Sisha Kalam

Yes i do know that 'the' is missing before edge, i missed it. But in the second line the word 'edge' is used to mean 'cut' because when a rough red stone is edged a fine ruby is formed.

Thanks for your explanation, Sisha. In 'To be or not to be', the bard himself echoes your words. Your poem is certainly filled with drama and pain - and written from some experience, methinks. Your red stone metaphor works well to convey the paradoxical images of the ruby and the dead blood of conflict. 'Dust caged eyebrows' is excellent and your final line has a hint of irony that works well. Just a couple of points of criticism. In your first line, I'd add a 'the' before edge. It is better grammatically and in the second, 'edge' doesn't seem to make much sense. I think you could express it better. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

An poem engaging with insight to learn from.

The red stone reference is meant for a stone formed from his blood since his steps were stabbed and also as a ruby, a precious stone. This poem is about recognizing the pain and what it teaches you. And also about the fact that there is no easy way out, you have to fight it.