Nette Onclaud Poet Dramatic Verse

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Edward Ibeh's Pick- A - Title, Vol 55... 13 Feb 26

Edge Of Night

Light vanished upon his leaving 
with the final grip of dusk-- 
the perfume of asters wisping 
softly and I shiver...cold, empty
clouds swallowing the kiln of lamppost--

and into the restless clang 
from winds booming ,a melodv 
of nightingales stutters 
which makes noises louder 
than my roars-- the ceiling  of sky
breaking like shards of glass--
and within the luster of stars, 

our distant , intermittent  rendezvous 
withers as his salt tears grate
the bitter tincture of night's edge
from all  his trespasses...unsaid

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Sara Kendrick February 22, 2026 at 6:52 AM Creative winning work you have penned in this one. Congratulations to you. Way to go. Sara K

Christuraj Alex February 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM Very powerful vocabulary with words such as "intermittent," "rendezvous," etcetera. The entire poem is powerful. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh February 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM Amazing poem from you, Nette. Such wondrous imagery, too. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.

Paula Goldsmith February 13, 2026 at 6:13 AM Your "Edge Of Night" is a wonderful write from the first line to the last line. Hope you are doing OK. "Good Luck" I also did "Edge of Night." Have a blessed day/weekend writing away......................