K is for Kabbalistic
Echoing steps at dawn: stories of darkness
faint whispers of: demons retreating,
a vortex sweeping through: leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Is there hope in Zion?: who shall save us?
The kabbalistic home rages: a crimson hue adorns the skies
lambs and wolves alike are slain: no soul is safe.
Is there no hope in Zion?
Open the pages: look within,
therein lies hope: banish the resounding fear
The throne of secrets: and covert shadows
shall be destroyed: with the truth
There is hope in Zion: cloaked in the innocence and bravery of a suckling babe.

This was written as a cleave poem, which has three poems within; one on the left, one on the right and the entire piece as one. Don’t know if it worked, please let me know.
Written for Friday fictioneers a writing challenge hosted by Rochelle and A to Z challenge. The picture was provided by Kent Bonham and the task is to write a 100 words story inspired by it. Thanks Rochelle for hosting the challenge. Thank you for stopping by… do click on the link to read other stories.
I thought it worked very well.
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Thank you!
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Such a beautiful cleave poem! And yes, it worked quite well! A wonderful way to work two prompts into one as well! Enjoyed this 🙂
Many Blessings,
Lori
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Thanks Lori!
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My pleasure, dear 🙂
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I like the structure/arrangement. Made it read well and have a poetic feel. Nicely done.
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Thanks Ifeoma!
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Dear Chioma,
I’m ignorant when it comes to types of poetry but I do know what I like. Beautifully written use of the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Glad you like it Rochelle!
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Excellent Cleave poem! They are so fun, eh? I just love how you get three stories out of them. Great take on the prompt!
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Thanks Mandi!
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I enjoyed reading this. I wasn’t familiar with the cleave poem so after your explanation I went back and read the left/right poems separately. It certainly worked for me and it has presented me with a challenge to have a go myself at writing a cleave poem.
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Thank you!
I am happy you liked it, do have a go, it’s really fun.
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I’ll give this poetry form a try. Do you link to Dverse at all?
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I think you would enjoy writing one. Sorry, I don’t know about them/it i.e. Dverse. What is it? Can you send me a link?
Thank you.
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dversepoets.com
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Thank you will have a look.
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What a great cleave poem! You did amazingly 😀
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Thanks Melony!
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I have never heard of a cleave poem but I’ve always loved the oddity of a word that is its own antonym. What a clever piece! Cleaves and cleaves delightfully!
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Excellent Cleave! I was thinking of the answer to where hope may be found…but I believe you already know that one. Also, this reminds me a bit of the book of Job.
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Thanks Jellico!
XD I did take inspiration from the bible as a whole, happy you spotted that link.
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Oh I love the cleave style… you did really well… I feel I should do this at one point…
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I think you should it’s fun.
Thanks Bjorn!
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I don’t know anything about poetry, but I love this. I reread after your explanation and am very impressed at what you did here.
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I had no idea what a cleave poem was but I truly enjoyed this… (Might it be skies instead of sky’s?)
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Thanks Dale.
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Will correct it right away.
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I too am ignorant of this type of writing but I enjoyed reading it.
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It is always good to learn something new, [cleave poem]
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Thanks Mike.
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I never heard of a cleave poem before this, but you did a great job with it. Making the bold and italic lines made it easy to read. 🙂
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Thank you very much.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Going back and reading the two parts separately, I better understood what was meant by a cleave poem. It seems to work beautifully. Well done, CAH. 🙂 — Suzanne
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