John Lawless Poet Alliteration

Be Still

A stoic stands at contemplation’s crossroads
winnowing the weeds of will
delving into the divine divisions
of fate’s frolicsome vicissitudes.
The face of a stony simpleton
suffocating on a stifled smile’s
guarded grimace
pandering to pleasure’s pain.


©3/29/2018

submitted to – Alliteration poem – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Silent One

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Eve Roper April 3, 2018 at 9:30 PM Congratulations on your win, John , great alliteration. Hugs Eve ~`*

Susan Ashley April 2, 2018 at 8:58 PM Awesome alliteration adorns your deep poetic lines, John. Congratulations on your fine win. Warmest wishes..

Judith S April 2, 2018 at 8:17 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest John! I really admire how you use alliteration. It's short but so well constructed. LOVE the first line. ~Judy

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2018 at 3:15 PM - The winners are named and it was great to see your poem on the winning list - Congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One April 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM John an good take on the contest, and nice use of alliteration... Just thought it was a bit short.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest...