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sort of a pseudo-sonnet in blank verse....hey I may be on to something here....The Pseudo Sonnet.

Dusk of Darkness In the Darkness

its threadbare blanket taints the sunset
masking the eyes of evenings predators
slowing the pace of the days heartbeat
holding in its grasp a troubled darkness

soft-petaled flowers warily close their eyes
seeking the solace of denial
tree top chatter ceases – acquiesces
to the dwindling warmth of presence

dusk, a lie told to eager believers
yellow eyed hermits blinking in the tall grass
creeping into the no man’s land of darkness
tongues and whiskers test nocturnal skills

howls and squeals of darkness in the darkness
as the gloaming drops its quilt upon the night


©7/18/2018

for Dusk or Dawn – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 10:25 AM
Congrats on your win, John. Well done.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 2:33 AM
A brilliant piece John! Congratulations on your win! : )
Gentry Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 10:35 PM
Congratulations on your win. Wonderful poetic imagery.
Cunningham Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 12:40 PM
Congratulations on your win John. Tom
Lawless Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Thanks Tom
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 12:32 PM
Crazy good ;) love the imagery. Congratulations on your win! xomo
Lawless Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Thanks Maureen, dusk is where the fairies and the damons dance.
Pinet Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 9:48 AM
Congratulations John, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile.
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