Alley Of Pain

By Samuel Ludke and Ghosts in the Audience

"Alley of Pain" by Samuel Ludke invites readers into a labyrinth of emotions and experiences through evocative poetry. This collection delves deep into the human condition, exploring themes of loss, longing, resilience, and redemption. Each poem is a haunting melody, echoing the struggles and triumphs encountered in life's alleyways. Ludke's words paint vivid scenes of inner turmoil and external battles, capturing the essence of pain with raw honesty and profound insight. "Alley of Pain" is not just a book of poetry; it is a journey through shadows illuminated by moments of profound beauty and profound sorrow. Whether reflecting on personal adversity or the universal struggles we all face, Ludke's poetry resonates with authenticity and empathy, offering solace and understanding to those navigating their own alleys of pain.

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Poets Inc.
• Release date: Jun 25, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227378378

Samuel Ludke

Samuel Howard Ludke is an American Poet, Western Writer, and Author. His poetry deals with life, love, death, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He has written thousands of poems, almost one hundred books, and articles for many newspapers across the country. 

Book preview

Devil is done

Verse 1:

In shadows deep where echoes sigh,

Lies a tale of a devil's cry.

A lost cause wrapped in chains of night,

Seeking redemption in eternal flight.

Chorus:

Oh, the devil's dance, a forsaken tune,

In the embers of stars 'neath a blood-red moon.

Whispers of regret, a soul unclaimed,

In the labyrinth of darkness, forever unnamed.

Verse 2:

Through realms of fire, where angels weep,

The devil wanders, secrets to keep.

A tragic figure in realms below,

Longing for peace, a heart to bestow.

Chorus:

Oh, the devil's dance, a forsaken tune,

In the embers of stars 'neath a blood-red moon.

Whispers of regret, a soul unclaimed,

In the labyrinth of darkness, forever unnamed.

Bridge:

Bound by choices, chains of fate,

In the void where echoes wait.

A tale of pride, a fall so deep,

A soul adrift in shadows steep.

Chorus:

Oh, the devil's dance, a forsaken tune,

In the embers of stars 'neath a blood-red moon.

Whispers of regret, a soul unclaimed,

In the labyrinth of darkness, forever unnamed.

Outro:

In the hush of night, where spirits wane,

The lost cause of the devil, an eternal refrain.

Yet in every heart, a flicker of light,

A chance for redemption, beyond endless night.

In the dust

Verse 1:

In the dust where shadows roam,

A man once stood, lost and alone.

He cursed the sky, he cursed the ground,

For in his heart, bitterness