Dead Winter

A black cloud discriminates effortlessly,
forms gauche haunting images
justifying Kraken legend.
Malevolent nimbostratus
orchestrate prejudice quotable rain squalls,
travelling unbiased verifying
what xtremes yonder zoom.

© Harry J Horsman  2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 1:48 PM
that x is a killer ..some say figure out the x & z first and then think of the write! Congrads on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sidney~LeeAnn's "DEAD WINTER" contest Harry. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 2:02 AM
A great win Harry congratulations x
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January 15, 2012 at 10:42 PM
HARRY,, a wonderful win ;-) congratulations, on a poem well done,..always yours truly,..p.d.
Chafer Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Very nice poem, I love how you made it all work! Good luck with the contest!
Pettit Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 4:05 PM
ABC poems are not easy to write, but it appears you have done a wonderful job with this one.
Wesley Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM
How I love those terrifying storms when I'm tucked safely inside. You bring back some great memories of some I've seen. I wish you well in the contest Harry, too bad I'm not judging!
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December 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM
you have a strong 'accent' that delivers a certain kind of appeal Harry. like... walking natures.. hmm, I'm not very good in first try but hopefully will get better as I read more. thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.
Horne Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Excellent ABC, Harry. I find these extremely difficult, but you've made it look so easy! Love it
K. Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM
This is such a cool ABC, Harry -- you did this wonderfully and cleverly --it honestly didn't occur to me that it was done in ABC-- I hope this places high! And thank you for dropping by my poems--- I have to agree with your wife, it is an art form! I believe some Japanese can even gift wrap without using tape ;) & I can imagine how thankful you all were when it rained during that time! :D
Seraphin Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM
* "TIS SEEMS TO REPRESENT MUCH MORE THAN JUST THE WEATHER * MY DEAR PRECIOUS FRIEND * PERHAPS THE DARKER DOINGS BEHIND THE CURTAINS IN THIS WORLD * SUBLIMINAL * IGNORANT * BOLD * PUPPETS * VICTIMS * THIS THAT & PERHAPS EVERYTHING ELSE * THE LAB IN EVERS MAZE * BABYLON * VERY UNIQUE, PROFOUND & EXTREMELY WELL PRESENTED VISION * THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND VISIT * HAPPY HOLIDAYS * MY LUV ALWAYS * SARAH." *
Andresen Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Good luck Harry,vell done !! OXOX Anne-Lise
Ball Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM
This is really great imagery here. Dark and ominous sourroundings mix with bad weather. Should do well in the contest. Good luck and God Bless, JB
Neels Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 4:43 AM
One word, AWESOME Harry!! Wishing you the best for Sidney-LeeAnn's contest :)
Breidenthal Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 12:42 AM
This is awesome! Very cleverly written! Keep up the excellent work. Always, Laura
Wesley Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM
A brilliant write with such great imagery. I didn't realize it was ABC till reading again.
Kendrick Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Good luck in the contest with this very creative work..These ABC works are not so easy to write..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Fraser Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Clever and dark seasonal piece Harry, terrific poetry in this ABC form :)
Amadore Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM
An interesting alphabetical array...cleverly contrived!
Poet Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Well,an excellent write here Harry.Enjoyed the creativity.Best wishes.
Owens Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 9:13 AM
This is very nice Harry...good luck in the contest...Marty
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