Dead of Night

“Weeping willow’s silent wail …” — Poet


Dead of night
     thoughts of you
length and breadth
     our derring-do
love overwhelms
     flooding through
emotions swirl
     as I cling to you …

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engulfed in heartache
     in the dead of night

emotionslosslovenightfree verse

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/11/2025 12:01:00 PM

Dear Mark, your poem blends potent poignancy with wonderful poetic visual appeal that reinforces your passionate verse perfectly. The last two lines just throb with deep angst and sorrow for a love lost. Your poet's quote and the image created with Microsoft Copilot is a wonderful visual intro to your poem as it sets the dark, somber mood... Your creative finesse shines, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mark Toney
Date: 8/12/2025 9:52:00 AM

Susan, thank you for your gracious assessment. Even your comments are poetic, as your first sentence pops with alliteration! Thanks for brightening my day. :)

Valsa George

Date: 8/4/2025 9:37:00 PM

There is so much of passion over a love which once filled your heart, but now intense longing and deep pain linger over its total loss or temporary absence. Powerfully composed, dear Mark.

Mark Toney
Date: 8/5/2025 8:03:00 PM

Valsa, your summation is spot on. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2025 1:36:00 AM

Ohh I really like this shirt but emotive poem of yours. So creative.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/9/2025 2:20:00 PM

Just seeing how I wrote a typo here. Shirt for short. Good grief!

Mark Toney
Date: 8/4/2025 4:40:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea!

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/3/2025 10:50:00 AM

Dear Tom, that's some stunning imagery there. You crafted it so well. Soft yet so emotional. Pain in everyline... Loved this elegant write of yours. And yeah, contact congratulations on your win. Well deserved! Blessings

Mark Toney
Date: 8/3/2025 10:57:00 AM

Thank you for the encouraging comment, Paghunda. You can call me Mark.