As the Light Fades

White doves flutter, dying words whisper
Silence becomes haunting as Angels sing
A lone filtered light with its soft glister
Cast a shadow aloft from a dove's wing
This arrow of light pierces the dusk gray
To my knees, I fall and pray for you love
Touch the small casket where your body lay
And seek questions unanswered from above
I found no comfort in your final breath
Forgive me, as I drink this bitter wine
Release me from a vow before your death
As lost love chokes me with its shadowed twine

   This poison turns lips into darker shades
    And brings a silent dark as the light fades

4/18/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Warrior Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 9:40 AM
Congrats!!! on your win Federic...very well deserevd and enjoyed...god bless...^WW^
Scars Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Frederic, the more I read of yours the more I appreciate your gift...very beautifully written :) congratulations on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest! :)-luloo
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September 13, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Thank you for your kindness Laura, all a poet can hope for is that someone reads and enjoys their poetry
Quigley Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Sad and gorgeous. Incredible write.
Day Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Beautifully written and classic in form - I love a good sonnet! Congrats on your 7th place win in the Your Best contest! Jesse
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July 16, 2016 at 8:29 PM
Congratulations Frederic, a wonderful win. Thank you for the support. Skat
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 7:28 PM
a beautiful sonnet Frederic I have so much to learn from you about writing this form - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Richards Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 6:27 PM
Such a emotional sonnet, and a heart wrenching picture you have put in the mind's eye. Well done, Frederic !!!
Inman Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 9:03 PM
Really beautiful write Frederic.
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