Eleven Figures

By night eleven figures came to me
Unlocking doors that sealed shut long ago.
We travelled forward on a darkened sea 
To sleepy Somnus’ cave, hidden below.

Eternal slumber gave me rich insight,
Transcribing knotted weavings made by Fates.
The desert day so soon becomes the night.
A pink adenium opens the gates.

The broadened wings of Letum drive whirlwinds  
Destroying yet defining futile man.
This changeless contract Saturn can’t rescind.
This boundless desert wastes the best laid plans.

     The vision fades away, the figures leave. 
     The Moon is made anew, no need to grieve.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/23/2017 10:47:00 PM
Wow. I'm completely speechless. This sonnet is amazing. The word rhymes are beautifully done. Very deep. I'm intrigued.
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Date: 11/18/2017 8:25:00 PM
Congrats on your win, James.
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Date: 11/16/2017 2:09:00 PM
A very unique take on this subject matter, James. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Sincerely, Elaine
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Date: 11/14/2017 2:02:00 AM
A very intelligently well thought out poem rich in mythological references to death. Enjoyed the read James.
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Date: 11/13/2017 1:19:00 PM
James - welcome to poetry soup and congrats on your placement with this poem. Look forward to seeing more of your poetry.
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Date: 11/13/2017 12:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this well-written, profound poem, James! Janice
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Date: 11/3/2017 3:58:00 PM
Is this a sonnet for Craig's "death" contest? It's really good!
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Becca Teagan
Date: 11/4/2017 11:26:00 PM
I'm glad you found this community! It's a nice place to post your work.
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James Daddario
Date: 11/3/2017 4:12:00 PM
Thank you :) I actually wrote this more than a week ago, I only found poetry soup today
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