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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

Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2018

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Line Gauthier Date: 6/2/2018 6:24:00 PM I like your rhythm, John. A great poem, congrats on your podium finish. Login to Reply

James Inman Date: 5/15/2018 7:56:00 PM Very deep John, you have some very nice lines in your write. Login to Reply

Juliet Ligon Date: 5/15/2018 3:55:00 PM Nicely done. I especially enjoyed your last stanza. Adding to favs! Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 5/15/2018 2:33:00 PM John, congratulations on your win in my contest with this deep and wonderfully penned poem, well done ~ Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 5/15/2018 8:18:00 PM Thank you BW for taking the time and energy to sponsor this wonderfully challenging contest.

Susan Gentry Date: 5/14/2018 4:15:00 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! Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 5/15/2018 8:16:00 PM Thank you Susan I have always enjoyed a short walk on the dark side

Curtis Moorman Date: 5/14/2018 2:49:00 PM Chilling reality as it relates to the cold breath of death. Well executed. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 4/30/2018 11:02:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 4/30/2018 1:28:00 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 Date: 4/30/2018 1:06:00 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 Date: 4/30/2018 12:21:00 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. Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 4/30/2018 1:02:00 PM Hey, Eileen, good to hear from you. Yes, Death and I have had way to many conversations over the years.

Robertina B. Date: 4/29/2018 2:21:00 PM Such profound writing, John!! Absolutely Wonderful.. All the best to you.. Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 4/30/2018 1:07:00 PM Thank you Robertina. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment.

Kevin Shaw Date: 4/29/2018 1:27:00 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 Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 4/30/2018 1:03:00 PM Thanks Kevin. It did take a bit of time to get all the pieces to fit.