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The strongest man in the world
Knelt before the red curtain
And prayed
His salvation veiled behind
Bloodstained sheets like grape-skin
Fatal fig
Empty tomb
Cindered city
The history of mankind
Beyond the falling red cloak
Revealed!
A tear of blue flame falls fast
And glows dim in the mirror's frame
- COMMENTS
javawarriorover 11 years agoAuthor...but an interpretation. The Red Curtain is a good metaphor it would seem, because it has a different meaning in different contexts. What I love about poetry is the myriad interpretations that are possible because of so few words used. I appreciate the comments very much!
Ashesh9over 11 years agoUnfortunately whenever the words "Red Curtain" are used our generation brought up durin the Cold War (which was particularly warm here in India ) would in Dullesian conditioned sensibilities associate the term with Marx , Lenin , Stalin , Beria , Krushchev , Breznev & the erstwhile Soviet Union ! Sorry for my misinterpretation , boss .
javawarriorover 11 years agoAuthor...is actually the Holy of Holies. At least, that was my intent. I would love to hear your interpretation though. Perhaps shattered faith in the proletarian revolution?
tazz317almost 12 years agoscaring those who dont believe, TK U MLJ LV NV
