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Skull King Around

Skeletal treetops rake a Wagnerian sky. like fingertips, chasing Valkyrie’s, through cirrus clouds; conducting the winter wind, across the cerulean blue tarp of early evening. Bare beds, a mass of fallen leafs, shiver; above bulbs of tulips and daffodils which rest like skulls in a grave. The sullen light of late December dusk, pierces the scene with shadows, sharpening the edges of brick walks to bloody wayward knees frost crusts, scabbing over the vacant graves of long lost pets as the day ends.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 1/16/2012 11:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sidney~LeeAnn's "DEAD WINTER" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/16/2012 10:27:00 AM
Congratulation for placement in the contest, bl
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Date: 1/16/2012 1:44:00 AM
A great win Debie congratulations x
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Date: 1/15/2012 10:36:00 PM
D.G.,, a wonderful win ;-) congratulations, on a poem well done,..always yours truly,..p.d.
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Date: 1/15/2012 10:14:00 PM
Debbie, A SUPER CONGRATS!! SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY IN MY CONTEST. MY SIS HELPED ME OUT A BIT WITH THIS CONTEST. HAVE A SWEET ONE.
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Date: 11/23/2011 10:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Debbie. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/20/2011 8:17:00 PM
Congrats Debbie on featured poem on PS this week... wonderful write to share luv..
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Date: 2/14/2010 1:06:00 AM
This is spectacular description of December evening bringing on the dusk. Your imagery is breath-taking if it were unfolding before my very eyes! You excel in poetry, Deborah! Your images and thoughts are unique and very genuine. I wish continued success in your writing endeavors. God bless you always. Warmest Regards, Andrew.
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Date: 2/12/2010 12:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Mac's contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/12/2010 7:26:00 AM
this is a glorious depiction of dusk in December, Deborah. A deserved win! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 2/11/2010 6:20:00 PM
Congrats Debbie on your winning poem and placement in Mac's contest.. a wonderful write .. a wonderful win .. for a talented poetess.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 2/11/2010 6:02:00 PM
Ahh....a music lover too?? And yes....you must be freezing back there in New England...wishing you filled beds of tulips and daffodils soon!! Congratulations!
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Date: 12/6/2008 12:01:00 AM
Deborah the imaginary was perfect in this poem you painted a very vivid picture with your words - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 12/5/2008 5:40:00 PM
Beautifully descriptive, this poem has so many wonderful images... like a painting! Well done! ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/5/2008 2:33:00 PM
Wow very nice use of imagery I love this write Excellent , Laura :)
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Date: 12/5/2008 2:25:00 PM
This is a wonderful write, Deborah. Love, Nigel
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Date: 12/5/2008 1:43:00 PM
well written and felt deep with words as well. thank you for sharing.
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