A voice from the Dark, speaks

 

A voice from the Dark, speaks

(A lone voice whispers)

There's s an island

You'll soon all see

Depending how old you are

Or really feel

A mythical land by the Divided Sea

Called

Purgato

A place many are branded to go

To be if transformed

Reborn

In a new angelic form

What will you take through 

Though

To hang around your neck

Like a golden yoke

Broken oaths of love

Jokes and painful stories

All of your lifes many now unwanted mistakes

People you tried to love

Some you still hate

It doesn't matter

We know and have seen all kinds

From film stars

Pop stars

World conquerors and all kind of leaders

Seen so many like us

Who once carefree

Entered these black gates

To eventually feel broke

Never to leave us

For at the point of salvation

They choked

But know this

Fate is a fickle friend

For what you do today

As you still live

With so much more to give

Could help you at your end

Be kind

Do more

Show emotion and some compassion

For we await

The hordes

To welcome you through these great gates

So what does that hidden side of your heart really sing of

Because that’s what you’ll need to bring

When your version of God demands and asks

Sitting and watching so high above 

Will you, my child 

Purge all your old mortal songs linked to sin

To earn my love?

(C)

Copyright John Duffy

Image shared under fair usage policy via Pinterest.