James Inman Poet Sonnet

---And Then

...and then in darkness feelings wane
as hearts in bleeding tear drops fall
too deep the pains of midnight call
when lonely hours come again

...and then as whispers fill the night
the songs of distant love remain,
but memories of fervid pain,
indebted loss we must requite

...and then again in mortal sin
as in love's name to right the score
the evil thoughts will come once more
but never will our heart give in

when softest pillowed words imbue
a warm caress ...for then comes you


04/24/2017

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Sara Kendrick January 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM I like this one. Creative and emotive work penned that is featured on homepage today. Congratulations..Way to go. Sara K James Inman January 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM Thank you Sara, an old one.

Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2017 at 3:41 PM wow, what a way to do that contest. No win? It was so beautiful, Ralph! James Inman May 2, 2017 at 8:03 AM Haven't checked the contest results, but I am very happy with how the poem turned out. Thanks for the encouraging words.

Akkina Downing April 28, 2017 at 10:17 AM Deep and powerful... I love it and a fave :) James Inman April 28, 2017 at 11:22 AM Thank you for the lovely visit Akkina.

Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2017 at 5:46 PM Oh this is really lovely James! Your ending is sublime! 7 ; ) James Inman April 26, 2017 at 8:04 PM Thank you Connie.

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 26, 2017 at 1:45 PM What a beautiful and interesting poem James. It's seems the heart was fighting to remain true:) Amitiés James Inman April 26, 2017 at 3:16 PM Your interpretation is exactly as intended Anne-Marie. First stanza defines the loss of feelings and intimacy in a relationship, the second relays the pain of that loss and the desire for love. The third involves the desire to look elsewhere but also the assurance that it will not happen if love remains. The last is left for your interpretation.

Ralph Sergi April 25, 2017 at 7:32 PM Beautiful poetry ! Especially."when softest pillowed words imbue. Great Write, James Inman April 26, 2017 at 12:36 AM Thank you so much Ralph.

Constance La France April 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM James, wonderfully penned for the contest, A7 James Inman April 24, 2017 at 7:55 PM Thank you BW.

Emile Pinet April 24, 2017 at 5:19 PM Powerful feelings from such simple words, layered with imagery and emotion. Your word choices elegantly define what you wish to capture and conveys those feelings to the reader. Emile. #7 James Inman April 24, 2017 at 7:57 PM Thank you for such a lovely comment Emile.