Famished Tear

(Not sure what caused this poem, but I think a strange dream a couple years ago.  That’s the fun of going through the old folders.  Mysteries abound.)

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

It starts with an explosion
From both sides of our world
And a whistle cuts the air
Shattering our eardrums
Forcing our nerves to curl
As we see a jagged tear
The sign of Earth’s corrosion

People gather in the street
Staring at the shredded sky
Whispering and worrying
Holding their loved ones tight
All feel that death is hurrying
To claim them as they die
Abandoning their cherished meat

A wind begins to howl and moan
Grabbing leaves right off the trees
It grows stronger by the second
Feeding the hungry tear
The endless void starts to beckon
People fall upon their knees
Hoping they will not face death alone

Another whistle screams
The famished tear entombs all life
Its heated bowels devour the globe
That spawned it by mistake
Created by an ambitious probe
Acting like a serrated knife
Ending our creator’s dream

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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10 Responses to Famished Tear

  1. I really like this poem Charles. It’s dark and could be applicable to the state of the world today. Really good my friend.

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  2. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:

    Wow. This would also make a nice setup for a sci-fi novel.

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  3. Reminds me of space shuttle Columbia reentry.

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