John Lawless Poet Quintain (English)

Arguing With the Night

Arguing With The Night

Closing my eyes I bit my upper lip
drew my knees chest high and held them tight
drank the dreaded potions final sip
slow dimming an ever fading light
fluttering eyelids arguing with the night.


©7/30/2017

submitted to – The Sound Of Pages In The Night – Poetry Contest

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Sara Kendrick August 14, 2017 at 5:21 PM I was so delighted to read your poem..Thanks for the entry in my contest your participation was encouraging and uplifting to me..I think we all experience the fluttering eyelids at times..Congrats on your placement..Sara

Winged Warrior July 31, 2017 at 4:05 AM Very well crafted my friend...time to use the toothpicks lol...best of luck...^WW^

Anisha Dutta July 31, 2017 at 1:08 AM Well composed John. Wish you best for Contest

Eve Roper July 31, 2017 at 12:37 AM Nicely done,John, and saying a good night as my eyes also argues with the night.. good luck in the contest ~*