John Michaels Poet Nonet

Dust To Dust

Ivory-clad finger carves a path;
signs of neglect incur her wrath.
Minuscule motes swirl aloft;
lungs are clogged as hands waft.
Blanket covers all
on floor and wall.
Was just fine,
this shrine:
mine.

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March 2017

For the "Dust" contest sponsored by Shadow Hamilton - Ninth Place.

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Jan Allison March 29, 2017 at 4:13 PM beautifully penned nonet John congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx John Michaels April 2, 2017 at 5:08 AM Thanks for your kind comments, Jan. Much appreciated!

Laura Leiser March 29, 2017 at 2:27 PM Very create write in just a few well chosen words! Congrats, John :) John Michaels April 2, 2017 at 5:09 AM That's very kind of you to say. Many thanks!

Kai Michael Neumann March 29, 2017 at 2:54 AM Thank you for letting me know what a nonet is. Great shape and great shrine. Congratulations, Kai John Michaels April 2, 2017 at 5:22 AM Thank you for your kind comments. Regards.

Joseph May March 28, 2017 at 11:46 PM Congrats on your win John John Michaels April 2, 2017 at 5:21 AM Thanks very much, Joseph.

Lisa Ricci March 19, 2017 at 7:23 PM Hello John. I enjoy the Nonet format. I found this expressive and powerful. Just the first two lines itself. Best of luck with the contest. Well done John Michaels March 20, 2017 at 4:26 PM Thanks, Lisa. Really trying to mix it up with my forms recently. Glad this struck a chord with you. Regards!

Andrea Dietrich March 19, 2017 at 4:11 PM hey, very interesting way to do the challenge!! with a nonet! I too used dust to dust theme but not at all in this way (not posted yet) John Michaels March 20, 2017 at 4:25 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. The first two lines jumped straight into my head and I felt a Nonet was the best way to continue. I'll be sure to check out your entry! Good luck!

Pandita Sietesantos March 19, 2017 at 3:33 PM I enjoyed reading this excellent nonet! I especially love the imagery and alliteration! Good luck in the contest, my friend! Hugs. Pandita John Michaels March 20, 2017 at 4:25 PM Hi Pandita. As always, thank you for your continued support; it means a lot to me. Glad you liked my entry! All the best.