Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

Collaboration With Silent One Contest

Collaboration With Silent One Contest
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Lingering light dwindles among the horizon
Twilight fades with a farewell from the sun
Shadows disappear as stars sprinkle the sky
with the moon illuminating those who walk by
Woods appear so much more ominous at night
silent blackness causing an overwhelming fright
Trees are like charcoal – inky blankets all around
as nocturnal animals hunt without making a sound
Country paths seem lifeless in the eerie dark
occasionally disturbed by a guard dog’s bark
Temperatures fall with the mid winter freeze
people feel the chill with the cold air breeze
Day light sneaks in as the sun begins to rise
the moon and stars hide away in disguise
Patiently waiting for the darkness to reappear
so they can play again, when humans disappear.

Behold in pitch black the silent phantom I seek
wanders through the crevices to take a silent peek
its pallid face behind a ghostly purple veil
one must wonder if it is from this world or Hell
Icy the winds in this slow creeping winter scene
moonlight returns, with its golden glorious preen
standing aghast, my heart shutters skipping a beat
A glimpse seen of hideous claws on phantom's feet
Never shall I again this forbidden place tread
I have discovered that its creatures are all dead
Finding in Nature such horror was not my goal
Now silent terrors grip this my unblinded soul
Lo! One can not unsee such darkness and despair
As in this growing gloom, phantom flies through the air
I search for a return path to make my way home
swearing to never again onto this path roam.

10/18/2020
Collaboration with the Silent One Poetry Contest
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M. L. Kiser October 24, 2020 at 8:21 PM Great entry, good luck in the contest. Robert Lindley October 31, 2020 at 7:45 AM Thank you, my great friend. God bless.

Eve Roper October 22, 2020 at 3:44 PM Back with congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Robert Lindley October 31, 2020 at 7:45 AM Thank you, my great friend. God bless.

Silent One October 21, 2020 at 1:08 PM Quite a spooky response to my original poem.. sounds like a disturbing walk you had there.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Robert Lindley October 31, 2020 at 7:44 AM Thank you, my great friend. I was honored to be so inspired to write to your offered collaboration. As always, I gave it my very best. God bless.

Panagiota Romios October 20, 2020 at 3:55 PM Outstanding Imagery, you two.... Must Fave. Panagiota xx Robert Lindley October 31, 2020 at 7:42 AM Thank you, my great friend. I am always grateful for the inspiration and friendship you have gifted unto me. God bless.

Eve Roper October 19, 2020 at 7:12 PM A very deep verse Silent One will like, Robert. Good luck in the contest my friend Robert Lindley October 31, 2020 at 7:41 AM Thank you, my great friend. Your kindness truly appreciated. God bless.

Kim Rodrigues October 18, 2020 at 8:25 PM A worthwhile collaboration with great imagery. Seamless! Robert Lindley October 19, 2020 at 4:04 AM Thank you my friend. I was inspired to write. And that is always a welcomed gift to me. That the piece inspired dark verses was what my pen sought to ink and release from its ancient captivity.. God bless..