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Mystery

At night, disinclined to be awake, Any wince of a dream turns into rage Something once pleasant becomes deceptive; As illusions of quietude deeply blacken Impending the shadow to retrace its way. Every night, at the call of twilight, From the hint of a flickering stars; This mysterious shadow gnaws and preys Nailing my thoughts on cracked walls … Reminding me , I am the shadow; Disturbed by the past's unfinished penance. Mystery Contest: Nayda Ivette Negron 7/6/2016

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Date: 7/6/2016 6:32:00 PM
Congratulations Nette on the placement of the contest.
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Date: 7/6/2016 3:12:00 PM
I love it!
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Date: 7/6/2016 11:59:00 AM
Eerie, mysteriously frightening. An effective verse that is really spine-chilling!
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Date: 7/6/2016 11:57:00 AM
Feels like reading a modern Poe! Stirring poem; I was at the edge of my seat!
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Date: 7/6/2016 7:59:00 AM
That had me on edge, the fear of the shadow and the reality of it...You built a mystery one wince, one flicker at a time and it was one that pierces the night ;)
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