Brooding Nimbus

Contest:  Brooding Nimbus				Sponsor: Edward Ibeh		6-19-23

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Brooding Nimbus

Midnight trails a filmy brooding nimbus,
Idle shadows etch lines on the daylight;
Vertigo lingers, teeters on limbus,
Distorted ghosts escape into dawn’s sight.

Remnants of realms, inborn of misshaped clouds,
Ruminate raindrops to bleed the bizarre
Palpable phantoms the mid-day enshrouds -
Reclines as shape-shifts in murmuring stars.

Hobbled memories drifting unresolved,
Surrealistic needles stab dazed eyes
Fretting repines, floats in veils unabsolved,
Fades slowly into the unanswered why.

Slowly day chases back mystic extremes
Evening broods in misty nests of new dreams.
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Ibeh Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this imagery-filled, exquisite poem, Sam:-) Thoroughly enjoyed. Bravo!
Kauffman Avatar
August 1, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Edward, thank you! What a delightful title to "brood" on for the contest. Thoroughly enjoyed the challenge! So grateful for your placement among so many wonderful winners! An honor, for sure! Sending you blessings of clear skies and sunshine!
Alex Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 6:25 AM
"Remnants of realms, inborn of misshaped clouds, Ruminate raindrops to bleed the bizarre" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
August 1, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Hi Chris! Thank you so much! This theme was such a wonderful opportunity to explore new "realms!" Blessings to you!
Poet Avatar
June 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Sam, your Sonnet is truly splendid. The caliber of your work and the meticulously crafted metaphors are nothing short of stunning. Such a magnificent gift, truly exquisite. I derived immense pleasure from experiencing it in its entirety. Good luck with the contest
Kauffman Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Hi Lasaad! Thank you for your insightful, and lovely, feedback. I am so happy reading this sonnet gave you pleasure! That is a gift from one poet to another. Edward's themes are always so interesting and a challenge to write in a new vein while learning and researching his interesting themes! Such fun! Like crafting a sculpture in words! So appreciate your good wishes. Blessings dear friend!
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