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Dawn's Darkness

And thus it seems That all my dreams Were not but foiled Twisted schemes Betrayed by daybreaks Lying light Disguised As memories Less bright And yet the darkness Does pervade My troubled dreams When on parade And truth it seems Has lost its edge As its wingless offspring fledge For there are moments That I dread Moments rewritten In my head Troubled attempts To now erase The truths I know Yet cannot face

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/28/2024 8:11:00 PM

Excellent penning, John... Seems as if your 'dark side' is predominating lately. Comes with the short days and gloomy weather, perhaps. ~ Staid N. Bedd

Michael Tor

Date: 12/26/2024 7:49:00 AM

So gripping John to not be able to face moments that you dread, trying to erase the past wrongs. I sense the Conscious is taking over... thanks for posting John. Wishing you a healthy, safe and better New Year...

Di11y Da11y

Date: 12/26/2024 5:35:00 AM

The realness of your title of poet sometimes gives me two black eyes, I forget I'm stepping in the ring with the greats on occasion - excellent