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An Ebony Night

Feeling smug about its certainty, night anticipates the day's demise. And as scattered shades of gray gather, blue finds sanctuary in your eyes. As crimson flames melt a stained-glass sky, a scarlet sun reluctantly sinks. And night dilutes the essence of light, scribbling silhouettes with blackened inks. Vermilion colors the horizon as flashing fireflies flash in the air. And dusk creates magical moments two lonely lovers secretly share. Darkness descends like a shroud of smoke, snuffing out any lingering light. And in the fabric of time and space, stars confetti an ebony night. A golden moon pools in the heavens, gilding ripples in a wishing well. And silence mutes the beat of two hearts held captive; in love's hypnotic spell. (Quatrain) 3/25/2015

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/14/2023 2:23:00 AM

Lovely poem resplendent with images, Emile, congratulations:)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Joanna; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/30/2018 10:55:00 PM

Back your congrats, Emile. Well done.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/31/2018 7:47:00 AM

Thanks Line, as always I appreciate all you do my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/6/2018 8:52:00 PM

Beautiful, Emile. Particularly love "As crimson flames melt a stained-glass sky Sol's scarlet orb reluctantly sinks." and your closing line.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/7/2018 8:43:00 AM

Thanks so much Line, as always I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Nandita Das

Date: 4/1/2015 9:56:00 AM

You weave a spell with words. Beautiful...

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/1/2015 11:27:00 AM

Thanks so much Nandita, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/30/2015 6:57:00 PM

GREAT POEM. Just saw it won POTD. CONGRATS. Images , flow and messages are all tops. A7..

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/31/2015 8:09:00 AM

Thanks Robert, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Qasim Shuaib

Date: 3/27/2015 8:58:00 PM

NICE!!!!!!!!!! Amazing rhyme scheme!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/28/2015 7:20:00 AM

Thanks, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Tim Smith

Date: 3/27/2015 4:46:00 PM

Congratulations my friend on this excellent offering. So rich with imagery....cheers

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 4:49:00 PM

Thanks Tim, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 3/27/2015 3:36:00 PM

Look at you Emile! Poem of the Day , your out there just tearing it up my friend. Well done.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 4:50:00 PM

Thanks Robert, I appreciate all your support. Emile.

Thomas Kourkoulis

Date: 3/27/2015 3:11:00 PM

Congratulations on poem of the day! I love your word usage here. "Vermillion tints the horizon"! Just beautiful.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 4:50:00 PM

Thanks Thomas, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/27/2015 2:17:00 PM

Such wonderful imagery through your words that flow so beautifully, Emile. A heartfelt congratulations on it being featured as Poem of the Day! Sandra

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 2:27:00 PM

Thank you so much Sandra, I appreciate all your support. Emile.

Jaycee Cervenka

Date: 3/27/2015 1:10:00 PM

You already Know I loved the poem. Congrats on POTD! This one earned it! Kudos, ~Jan

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 1:17:00 PM

Thanks so much Janet, I appreciate all your support. Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/27/2015 12:53:00 PM

Congrats on being poem of the day..I enjoyed reading this one today.It is very descriptive work with good rhyme and rhythm.Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 1:16:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/27/2015 12:00:00 PM

I'm so happy to see your beautiful poem featured as TPOD, Emile. Big congrats! Hugs, Rhonda

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 1:15:00 PM

Thanks so much Rhonda, I appreciate it. Emile.

Kim Shaw

Date: 3/27/2015 10:47:00 AM

And I also have certainly added this beauty to my fav list and have given a 7+++ Have a most lovely day my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 11:57:00 AM

Thanks once more Kimberly, I'm in your debt. Emile.

Kim Shaw

Date: 3/27/2015 10:45:00 AM

Emile, my sincere congratulations for having this exquisite write being honored as POTD. I am in love with these romantic, heart melting words. You have a deep, romantic soul with a golden pen! Warm hugs, Kimberly

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 11:56:00 AM

Ah Kimberly, you have made me blush, thank you. Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/27/2015 10:02:00 AM

The imagery is wonderfully written to the mind to visualize like always, your talent outstanding. Congratulations on Poem of the Day dear friend and a 7 very well deserved

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 10:05:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve, your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/27/2015 9:52:00 AM

As I often do...I Congratulate the powers that be for choosing this as Poem Of The Day. What a treat for all of us poets reading this exquisite piece.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 10:00:00 AM

Thanks again Maurice, you honor me. Emile.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/27/2015 9:49:00 AM

Wow, Emile this is just a gorgeous poem. A Fav!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 9:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Maurice, your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Neva Romaine

Date: 3/27/2015 9:07:00 AM

Hey Emile, BIG congratulations on your wonderful poem being chosen as POTD! This is a lovely tribute not only to the beauty of Night but also to the blessing of love. Well deserved! Be Blessed, Neva

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 9:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Neva, your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Casarah Nance

Date: 3/27/2015 7:48:00 AM

So many great lines ~ that is how I like my poetry descriptive and enchanting. Nicely done! Grats on poem of the day!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 9:40:00 AM

Thank you so much Casarah, your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/27/2015 7:43:00 AM

passionate and with such beautiful imagery Emile so lovely to see this honoured as poem of the day - a 7 from me this is truly beautiful:-) Hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/27/2015 9:41:00 AM

Thanks Jan, as always your support and kind words are very appreciated, Emile.

Rody Shumba

Date: 3/27/2015 6:33:00 AM

Just brilliant,nice stuff

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 3/26/2015 1:51:00 AM

Powerful pen Emile! Very beautiful piece you've painted us here, dear friend. Superb imagery! I truly enjoyed it. A 7 from me! Thanks for sharing! Wishing you a very lovely day! In his light! God bless you! :-) D.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/26/2015 7:09:00 AM

Thanks Dorian, I always appreciate your support and kind words. Emile.

Afroze Ali

Date: 3/26/2015 12:06:00 AM

How wonderfully you describe the sunset and the night.....'stars confetti an ebony night...these words will stay for a long time in my mind.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/26/2015 7:07:00 AM

Thank you so much, you have brought a smile to my day. Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/25/2015 8:31:00 PM

The passion and beauty of your imagery is mesmerizing, Emile! Wow...a liquid moon pools in a black sky...I could fave this poem for that line alone...hugs, Rhonda

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/25/2015 9:12:00 PM

Thanks so much Rhonda, I appreciate all your visits. Emile.