Poison

a poem by Tony Gill

The trees loomed their twisted noose
They laughed at the lifeless man
The dust of your path twisted your heels
The poisonous breath curled your lips

The vines entwined your broken heart
The bitter sweet swords clashed your veins
The whisper of death upon your lips
The sweet taste of agony around your tongue

The vacant halls of armageddon
Echoed the twisted tale
You tasted the poison and shuddered in ecstasy
Bitter sweet till the end