Mark Toney Poet Free verse

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7/31/2025

Lyrics by Mark Toney. Music generated using Suno.com.

image concept created using Microsoft Copilot

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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

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Andrea Dietrich June 18, 2026 at 12:18 PM I like this kind of poetry when it reads like the one you have shown here Mark Toney June 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM I like your Kaleidoscopic Love poem too. ;-)

Susan Ashley August 11, 2025 at 12:01 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 August 12, 2025 at 9:52 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 August 4, 2025 at 9:37 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 August 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM Valsa, your summation is spot on. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM Ohh I really like this shirt but emotive poem of yours. So creative. Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM Just seeing how I wrote a typo here. Shirt for short. Good grief! Mark Toney August 4, 2025 at 4:40 AM Thank you, Andrea!

Paghunda Zahid August 3, 2025 at 10:50 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 August 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM Thank you for the encouraging comment, Paghunda. You can call me Mark.

Paula Goldsmith July 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM What a creative write. Great picture and quote. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a blessed day writing away............... Mark Toney August 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM Thank you, Paula. Your comments are always so encouraging!

Jay Narain July 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM Nice picture. Great poem. Mark Toney July 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM Thank you, Jay!