John Lawless Poet Rhyme

Death, Where Are You

Skulking - lurks an unseen shadow
chilling both the heart and marrow
destiny -  your dust of sorrow
                    Death, where are you

Nurturing an endless grudge
at life’s end the gentle nudge
of darkness’ - god forsaken judge
                    Death, where are you

Breathless creature littered path
a trail of tears your aftermath
cold hallowed wail of livings wrath
                    Death, where are you

My pain beseeches you dear death
free these emotions, suppress my breath
beneath your cloak let me forget
                    Death, where are you


©4/29/2018

submitted to – Rhyme and Refrain – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Broken Wings

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 6:24 PM I like your rhythm, John. A great poem, congrats on your podium finish.

James Inman May 15, 2018 at 7:56 PM Very deep John, you have some very nice lines in your write.

Juliet Ligon May 15, 2018 at 3:55 PM Nicely done. I especially enjoyed your last stanza. Adding to favs!

Constance La France May 15, 2018 at 2:33 PM John, congratulations on your win in my contest with this deep and wonderfully penned poem, well done ~ John Lawless May 15, 2018 at 8:18 PM Thank you BW for taking the time and energy to sponsor this wonderfully challenging contest.

Susan Gentry May 14, 2018 at 4:15 PM Congratulations on your win with this well-written somber poem. Rhyme and rhythm make a perfect read and feel for the refrain. Well done! John Lawless May 15, 2018 at 8:16 PM Thank you Susan I have always enjoyed a short walk on the dark side

Curtis Moorman May 14, 2018 at 2:49 PM Chilling reality as it relates to the cold breath of death. Well executed.

Jan Allison April 30, 2018 at 11:02 AM Such deep chilling imagery John - I've had to withdraw my poem as the new rule of having to use one of the 4 refrains renders it unsuitable for the contest and I can't change it as it just doesn't make sense. I will post it and may write another but it takes so long with this broken finger:-( Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison April 30, 2018 at 1:28 PM the rules were changed after I wrote and posted the poem - I am still seeing people not understand the rule about using the 4 line refrain:-( hugs jan xx John Lawless April 30, 2018 at 1:06 PM Jan, I've written quite a few poems for contests only to find out that i missed one of the requirements and therefore.....well you know. Keep poking at those keys

Eileen Manassian April 30, 2018 at 12:21 AM Wow! This really got to me, John. It's a theme I've often thought about and written on. I loved the rhyming here....great job and good luck in the contest. John Lawless April 30, 2018 at 1:02 PM Hey, Eileen, good to hear from you. Yes, Death and I have had way to many conversations over the years.

Robertina B. April 29, 2018 at 2:21 PM Such profound writing, John!! Absolutely Wonderful.. All the best to you.. John Lawless April 30, 2018 at 1:07 PM Thank you Robertina. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment.

Kevin Shaw April 29, 2018 at 1:27 PM Well written John, your first verse is a beauty. I had a look at this contest and decided it wasn't for me. It certainly suited you, good luck in the contest, regards, Kevin John Lawless April 30, 2018 at 1:03 PM Thanks Kevin. It did take a bit of time to get all the pieces to fit.