Destiny's Final Reminder

How the compass of time gradually deceives their seasons growing cold--
Redhead locks and manly hair transform into gray     pepper gray
That in the bites of winter   hard and arrogant,  night's joy ebb 
As a couple succumb to a matrimony of discontent and burden, stale--
Forgetting a destiny's pledge  sacred which could affirm   contain
A lifetime supposedly wrapped in rosy twilight … its final. jubilant glides .

No, one hour’s delay can stall the rapture of new ventures. The woman asks,
"Shall we , for better or worse, dance the moon with hearts aflame like before?"



6/27/2018  Contest of Silent One:
Eight Lines Of Fate, When You Wonder If It Is Too Late
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 9:55 PM
Congrats on your podium finish, nette. Well done.
Gentry Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 12:34 AM
Congratulations on your win. A compelling read from the start. Well done. A fave.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 12:23 AM
Congratulations, Nette on your win.
Andresen Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 7:42 AM
- Many of the poems are so beautiful that they hit me in the heart ... I'm so glad I'm not going to judge ... I'm just gonna congratulate you on your beautiful win, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 7:32 AM
Deep take on the contest Nette.. I liked the opening line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Ajmal Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 8:04 AM
Ahh, I love reading this poem of yours, especially the last line, yeah life is way too short to just worry about problems, weight, stress, enjoy it to it's fullest, every single small moment can be enjoyed and the best thing is that in order to enjoy life or to live happily you don't require money, just some beloved peoples to stay with you forever, good luck in the contest and have a nice day
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 8:42 AM
I must agree, Nette that your verse did indeed give me pause. In the end, The answer is yes!!! Excellent write xxoo
Man Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 10:44 PM
Our clocks are wound.. only so much time do we possess and it may run out before we think or without notice. No time to major on minors. In fact, every moment is a good time to dance the moon, shall we?!?!
Talbot Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:42 PM
You dance with heart afire, live life to the full. hugs Mick
Turner Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 5:41 PM
Sometimes, when the moon is really bright, I dance with my moon shadow. Does that count? The gray, the wrinkles, the sore aching joints, welcome to old age! Great write, nette!
Horsman Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 4:44 PM
Going through all of that nette, superb poetry, love it so much.
Parker Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Wisdom dear poet you have and shared with this poem
Pandit Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 3:41 PM
Words reminding us of our mortality..so hard to accept, yet everyone must face. You wrote a great reminder, nette.
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