Francis J Grasso Poet Monorhyme

A Star

A star that streaks thru darkened skies,
and lights the path for vacant eyes,
then touches hell before it dies,
to leave behind  no last goodbyes.
Like tears that fall as heaven cries,
when earth proclaims its own demise... 


Written Sept 24, 2017

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Paulette Calasibetta November 1, 2021 at 11:20 AM Beautiful and moving! Congratulations on your win! Blessings, Paulette

Jan Allison October 24, 2021 at 11:42 AM super monorhyme Francis:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Francis J Grasso October 25, 2021 at 6:58 AM Thank you, Jan. ...Fran

Constance La France October 23, 2021 at 6:12 AM Francis, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in Line's contest ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Francis J Grasso October 25, 2021 at 6:58 AM Thank you, Constance. ...Fran

Susan Ashley October 22, 2021 at 8:10 PM Dear Francis, I relish the metaphorical beauty of your poem. Your last line is a grand finale to a artistic and thought-provoking piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Line's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Francis J Grasso October 23, 2021 at 3:29 AM Thank you, Susan. ...Fran

Sam Kauffman October 22, 2021 at 10:25 AM Truly stunning Fran - "then touches hell before it dies." "vacant eyes," "earth proclaims its own demise." So original with so many inventive lines. Six lines to ponder! Congratulations on your win. Blessings. Francis J Grasso October 23, 2021 at 3:28 AM Thank you, Sam. ...Fran

Joanna Daniel October 22, 2021 at 3:06 AM Lovely monorhyme, Francis, congratulations:) Francis J Grasso October 23, 2021 at 3:28 AM Thank you, Jo. ...Fran

Beata Agustin October 21, 2021 at 11:52 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you. Francis J Grasso October 23, 2021 at 3:26 AM Thank you, Beata. ...Fran

Christuraj Alex October 21, 2021 at 11:10 PM Such a great imagination on a star! Great and beautiful work! Congratulations! Francis J Grasso October 23, 2021 at 3:25 AM Thank you, Christuraj. ...Fran

Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2017 at 2:25 PM - Deep and sad goodbye, Francis - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Francis J Grasso September 25, 2017 at 3:23 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. ...Fran