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A Place To Rest

The men of clay, mouths dehisce wide
     Voicelessly pass 
Arms at their sides; feet stiffly tight
     Perception dull
No meager light softens their skull
Inside my head their voices scream
     Nightmarish dream
The words conveyed I try to hide
Menacing threats infuse my ears
     Two bare knees 
Oblivion, morass of grey
Lethe embraces. Here I will stay.

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May 22, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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Patricia Cresswell September 5, 2017 at 7:47 AM Protected by a dyad you are lucky. As for nightmares smudge your room and bed with sage and then burn sweet grass to bring in goodness. Darren White September 6, 2017 at 3:50 AM Thank you :) A Nyad, I hadn't thought of that while speaking about Lethe, I like the thought :) Patricia Cresswell September 5, 2017 at 11:40 AM Nyad

Maria Williams May 24, 2017 at 7:14 AM Oh and I adore the image in the Sepia toning Darren White May 24, 2017 at 10:22 AM Yes I did :) I liked it. Maria Williams May 24, 2017 at 7:33 AM Did you see Dan Brown's Dante 's inferno? I read the book as well. very exciting Darren White May 24, 2017 at 7:20 AM Forgot to mention that is from Dante's Inferno....

Maria Williams May 24, 2017 at 7:13 AM Another wonderful talented write dear Darren, except for the night mares, hope they all go away soon. A 7++ ..Maria Darren White May 24, 2017 at 7:20 AM That is a wish I have too. Thank you my friend :)

Carol B. May 23, 2017 at 4:34 PM Darren, I so wish I could chase your nightmares away. This is terrific writing. :) Darren White May 24, 2017 at 12:55 AM Thanks Carol. If that were possible it would be awesome!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 23, 2017 at 2:55 PM wow. 7 xomo Darren White May 24, 2017 at 12:55 AM Merci mon amie :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 23, 2017 at 12:10 PM What an incredible write Darren. I am in awe of your talent and do I hope you the light of day swiftly drowned out these nightmarish voices. Darren White May 23, 2017 at 12:18 PM Luckily it did :) Merci mon amie :)

Chris Green May 23, 2017 at 6:47 AM This poem has a mystical feel to it and the graphic, the sepia tones are a perfect compliment to your words as they feel muted and lonely, but so very cool. This piece is amazing my friend, your talent just grows and grows. Darren White May 23, 2017 at 6:53 AM Thanks my friend. I like to weave some mythology into certain poems, only scratching the surface, just enough to give that atmosphere. Happy you like it :)

Tim Smith May 23, 2017 at 6:22 AM What a beauty of a poem my friend. Your writing is getting better. Now if those nightmares could subside. Have a happy day : ) Darren White May 23, 2017 at 6:25 AM Yeah, those nightmares, indeed. Thanks my friend :) You too!