Deathly Silence

Mind astir in dark shadows, Silence, all asleep, Ears strain for flashes of life, But no, not a beep. Tears roll down my eyes, Unspeakable sorrow drowns words - thoughts face demise. 09/14/17
Contest: Seguidilla Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
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Ashley Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 9:23 PM
A poignant poem Jo. Belated congrats on your win!
Roper Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Congratulations on your win it is nicely done, Jo Hugs Eve ~`*
Allison Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Very touching Jo congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 7:30 PM
So glad to see this one again high on the list, Jo. Big congrats to you.
La France Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 3:05 PM
Jo, CONGRATULATIONS on your win!
Sands Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations Jo Daniel :)
Onclaud Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 1:59 PM
i was pulled by the pensive cadence and mood of this work...thumbs up on your high win, jo...i am grateful you joined..huggs
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 7:02 PM
Beautiful sad poem very nicely rhymed, Jo.
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 6:21 PM
The poem makes me wonder what is this about..That is good work when it creates questions..Thanks for the visit to my blog..Sara
One Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Very nice Jo..
May Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Very nicely penned Jo
Andresen Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 1:33 PM
- Touching and beautifully written, Jo - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
La France Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 11:21 AM
Jo, very dramatic, like your poem a lot GL
Sands Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Well done Jo Daniel! Good luck in the contest :)
Warrior Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Wow...very good my friend...nicely penned Jo...a winner already...god bless...^WW^
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