Home » Poems » John Michaels » Dust To Dust

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. ------------------------------------------ March 2017 For the "Dust" contest sponsored by Shadow Hamilton - Ninth Place.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Jan Allison

Date: 3/29/2017 4:13:00 PM

beautifully penned nonet John congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:08:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comments, Jan. Much appreciated!

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/29/2017 2:27:00 PM

Very create write in just a few well chosen words! Congrats, John :)

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:09:00 AM

That's very kind of you to say. Many thanks!

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/29/2017 2:54:00 AM

Thank you for letting me know what a nonet is. Great shape and great shrine. Congratulations, Kai

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:22:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments. Regards.

Joseph May

Date: 3/28/2017 11:46:00 PM

Congrats on your win John

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:21:00 AM

Thanks very much, Joseph.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/19/2017 7:23:00 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
Date: 3/20/2017 4:26:00 PM

Thanks, Lisa. Really trying to mix it up with my forms recently. Glad this struck a chord with you. Regards!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/19/2017 4:11:00 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
Date: 3/20/2017 4:25:00 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

Date: 3/19/2017 3:33:00 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
Date: 3/20/2017 4:25:00 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.