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7/23/2025 for VIBRATIONS FROM A VERSO Poetry Contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud

Dark Coal of Night

Heartache swells like a bruise   
Sky fades to black
Eternity passes
And still no light 
Curled in lonely despair 
Dawn will not crack
Buried so low, I am 
Dark coal of night!
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Dietrich Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Excellent job with the them, David. Congrats
Crandall Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Sharma Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Desperation and depression, portrayed perfectly!
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thanks Vandana!
Godwin Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
HI, how much have you missed me? HI. Good to read you, see you. Hi. I'm not aware of this contest, will check it out, but I'm aware that I'm impressed to read lines more emotive than I've ever known you to ink. It seems you've absorbed how others play with words and filtered it through all that is David to make it your own. You gifted readers with spiced imagery and feel, so well done. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Crandall Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Welcome back, CayCay! and thanks! some of these contests get me away from my usual goofy poems. Nights can feel tough and long. It's when the psychic boogie men come out!
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