Darkside of Aquarius

The heavens break in rivers lit by flame,
the scattered stars bow low, their crowns of shame.
Beneath their weight the trembling earth is torn,
and voices vanish where younger dreams were born.

The oceans burn their silver currents lost,
dark smoke lifts to wrap the sky in frost.
A rider moves across the night in red
while whispers lift among the countless dead.

Mothers defend their sons with quivering hands
as iron footsteps mark the broken lands.
The seer cried out but none would heed their song.
a shadowed reign had gripped the earth too long.

Amid the ruins, one faint spark remains
a gentle light that bear all the chains.
Though heavens vanish and every fate derides,
the human heart keeps burning through the tides.
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Date: 8/30/2025 9:15:00 PM
This is so inspiring, Rowena. The hope that never be extinguished. Tremendous write. A FAVE for me. Thank you, Gershon
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/31/2025 4:00:00 AM
Thank you so much, Gershon! I’m truly touched by your kind words and honored that you made it a FAVE. Your support means a lot to me!
Date: 8/30/2025 3:33:00 PM
Very engaging and dramatic poetry, Rowena. "Though heavens vanish and every fate derides, the human heart keeps burning through the tides." Were the lines that stood out most to me ... the human heart has the capacity to never give up. Good luck if for a contest, my friend. Bill
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/31/2025 3:59:00 AM
Bill, thank you so much for your thoughtful words! I’m glad those lines stood out to you, they really hold the core of what I hoped to convey. I truly appreciate your encouragement, my friend!
Date: 8/28/2025 4:55:00 PM
your quatrains are perfect and address the subject of the contest succinctly. best wishes with this entry in the contest, Sara
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/28/2025 9:10:00 PM
Thank you kindly for your thoughtful words! I truly appreciate your encouragement and good wishes.
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