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What I Call a Nightmare:

‘Twas the night before the last shadow came, A spirit I had encountered before, It held me down as if I was to blame, It had bad intentions of that I'm sure. Enabled movement, pinned upon the bed, It moved through me like an unwanted guest. Speaking in motions, but nothing was said, Nothing more to say, nothing to confess. Once it had released me from its vile trance, I shuddered to think what could it have been. A spirit of sorts that came for a glance? Although its hidden face could not be seen. It's never come again of this I'm glad, Who needs spirits like that if they're bad. (Ten Syllables per line)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 1/17/2017 3:08:00 PM
Excellent exciting poem.
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Date: 1/17/2017 5:49:00 PM
Thank you very much, Christy /|\
Date: 1/17/2017 2:28:00 PM
just terrific Rick
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Date: 1/17/2017 5:48:00 PM
Thanks, Tim /|\
Date: 1/17/2017 6:28:00 AM
A very good sonnet ... an weird experience nicely versified ...
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Date: 1/17/2017 5:47:00 PM
Thank you, Probir! /|\
Date: 1/17/2017 6:03:00 AM
That's what I'd call an unwanted dream guest. Nicely done Rick.
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Date: 1/17/2017 5:46:00 PM
Thanks, Chris /|\
Date: 1/17/2017 3:39:00 AM
- The spiritual world is exciting ... but we have to be careful - A great poem, W.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/17/2017 5:44:00 PM
You are so right, thanks, Anne-Lise. /|\
Date: 1/17/2017 12:43:00 AM
A sonnet full of quality and discipline. The theme is interesting and one that I have experienced and written about. An evil spirit, a jinn, passing in the night. JH
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Date: 1/17/2017 5:43:00 PM
Thank you, JH /|\
Date: 1/17/2017 12:06:00 AM
This is a great sonnet, and it flows beautifully. Don't play anymore, k?
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White Wolf
Date: 1/17/2017 5:42:00 PM
I don't anymore! Thanks, Duir!

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