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A Cup Unbidden

Another night descends upon her heart to serve a cup of haunting memories. Her entrée? Shreds of long-deserted dreams. A bitter bite compounding her unease will be dessert. Then when she thinks she’s had all she can hold, the chalice will refill without her bidding, filled with deep regrets she must imbibe that leave her with a chill. Another night of fits and starts will pass, but morning’s cup won’t brim with hope and joy. She seeks escape from her sad present state and ponders long what means she might employ. January 17, 2022 entered in The Chalice of Night Poetry Contest (the darker, the better) Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke placed 6th September 22, 2022 entered in the One from the Dark Side Poetry Contest Sponsor: John Lawless placed 6th

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/18/2022 10:33:00 AM

A most interesting write, Janice. I would love to read the sequel to her story... Congratulations on your placement with this great piece!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/6/2022 6:01:00 AM

A perfect metaphoric expose into the dark world of addiction.Congratulations, Janice, on your winning poem. SuZ

Mark Massey

Date: 10/5/2022 1:02:00 PM

The pondering of passing into permanent darkness…such beauty in misery. This thought provoking piece is very well composed. Excellent write Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/5/2022 6:19:00 PM

Thanks so much, Mark. Janice

Howard Kerr

Date: 10/5/2022 3:35:00 AM

Janice, Congratulations on your winning placement with this inventive, incisive, and insightful slant on darkness. In turn I’d like to thank you for your generous review of my poem. I’m flattered. Warm regards Howard

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/5/2022 8:21:00 AM

Howard, THANKS a million! Janice

Valsa George

Date: 10/4/2022 10:23:00 PM

Life brings before us a chalice not filled with intoxicating wine, but a bitter potion. Some how when we finish drinking this sour liquid, the cup is again filled with what we hate to gulp down. Sorrows come one after another and there is no choice, but accept them nonchalantly. Powerful poem dear Janice and Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/5/2022 8:22:00 AM

Valsa, thank you SO much. Writing about the dark side is really challenging for me! Janice

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/25/2022 4:19:00 AM

Dear Janice, so often we try to avoid the pain that comes with deep regret and years of living. Only to find out they are part of us and won't leave, only beg to be accepted as part of. Your poem is tender and speaks volumes to me, Congrats on you win, Be well, and keep penning beauties :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/25/2022 6:46:00 AM

Mystic, thank you SO much! Janice

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2022 9:55:00 PM

Chilling and dark Janice. Just what Chantelle asked for. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/25/2022 6:45:00 AM

Thanks so much, Connie. Janice

Ann Peck

Date: 1/24/2022 9:23:00 PM

Beautiful, spooky poem ~ just what was requested. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/25/2022 6:44:00 AM

THANKS so much, Ann. Janice

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/24/2022 6:20:00 PM

"Another night descends upon her heart" - showing many nights of such sort are passed. Beautiful beginning. The whole poem is beautiful. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/24/2022 8:46:00 PM

Christuraj, thanks a million! :-) Janice