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Beautifully Dark

The gate's infraction
Clothed in innocent beauty
Endless sleep awaits 


Oct. 20, 2017
Halloween Senryu - Poetry Contest - Laura Loo
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Inman Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 7:18 AM
Love the idea of the girl's innocence, unaware of what awaits her. Well done.
Scars Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 5:31 AM
I love those 2 words together, beautifully dark.. seems soothing yet creepy. thank you and congrats :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 3:27 PM
I see that you and one other person put focus on the gate. That is very interesting to me!! Congrats on your fine win.
Jay Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 6:10 PM
really, cool. I used it to emphases a breech between two different worlds. That way, the reader could define who the villain or villains are.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Nicely done! Congrats!
Smith Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 10:54 AM
Wonderful G. Jay, congratulations...
Jay Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 12:54 PM
Thanks
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 7:18 AM
Fabulously dark :) congratulations! xomo
Jay Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 12:55 PM
glad you enjoyed.
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2017 at 5:55 PM
the title is perfect the imagery really is beautifully dark:-) hugs jan xx
Jay Avatar
October 20, 2017 at 11:38 PM
thanks but they are laura loo's words. I used her description when she was explaining the the-me of her contest.
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