eclipsed

A blot of ink drifts right of center. It grows, devours— Pale pages consumed by raven. I asked the low, bruised sun if my life still counts when my pen scratches a scream— but no words ever made it out. My voice chases inked shadow drips—spread mourning silence they failed to fill. The droplets never reached my paper— the moon took over— a thunder the darkened sky stole my tears. _________________ Quote from contest 'Choose a Line 2 Poetry Contest' sponsored by Joseph May: "The darkened sky stole my tears" Edit on 5/30/2025 inspired by Joseph Randall

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Joseph May

Date: 5/30/2025 8:57:00 AM

Nicely done, Congrats on your win

Jasmine Tsai
Date: 5/30/2025 6:54:00 PM

Thank you! I really enjoyed the process of writing this. Look forward to the next contest!

joseph randall

Date: 5/28/2025 6:25:00 AM

Lonely and the fact that i am sitting in the aftermath of a divorce and a local thunderstorm makes it all the more beautiful

Jasmine Tsai
Date: 5/28/2025 4:40:00 PM

Hi, Joseph. I'm sorry for what you're going through. I wrote this poem for all the pain and sorrow that goes unvoiced--not because we're repressing it, but because we can't. I hope you find some comfort reading my work. Also, you may be alone, but you're not lonely, poetry is always your most reliable friend <3