The Last Word Poem by Alexander Downie

The Last Word



In the shadows they expect,
on pedestals of gold tarnished by life.
Snapping dogs muzzled for fear of hurt,
sex pushed to the back of a cold stone wall.

A ladder to light not strong enough to lead,
a pool of dark fears below, no will to jump.
So leave me alone in this dark, dark place,
the last word is written on a quill riddled in blood.

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