Notes About The Poem

Poem's words should be one syllable.

Challenge Dates: August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026.

 

Dark Swing

A cold dawn creeps, pale and dead,
I swing from a tree filled with dread.
I rise so fast, I chase the scream,
Lost in a grim and fierce dream.

The wind claws at my hair fast,
I grip the ropes, I gasp at the blast.
Up high I shoot, to pierce the sky,
Where black crows screech, then fly.

The sun sinks down, a red streak bleeds,
Night hunts the yard with dark deeds.
White stars flash out like sharp sparks,
I hide in bed and brave the dark.
























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Ray Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
what a delightful ride on the dark side...loved it
Young Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Timothy, thank you! Stripping it down to one-syllable words made the 'ride' a tough one to map out, so I'm really glad you loved it!
Balch Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
So many dark turns that the imagery and metaphors invoke, very gothic
Young Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Nathaniel, thanks a lot! I am glad the dark turns and metaphors worked well within such a tight structural constraint.
Kitchin Avatar
August 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Simone, a great, chilling poem. Well penned.
Young Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Tania, thanks a lot! I'm thrilled you found it chilling and well penned.
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