Etched In Anguish

As harbor lights of Maine glimmered dimly by the pier 
The wooden footbridge reflected my own trail of anguish;
Creating a bony shadow etched like evening's jagged mesh.




6/7/2018
Silent One's Contest: When Three Lines Are So Much Better
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Sinha-Roy Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 1:03 AM
Congrats, Nette on your win.
Roper Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 9:06 PM
Back with congratulations on your win :) . Hugs Eve
Lindley Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 8:23 PM
Congrats on your win my friend. Beautiful dark imagery and so reflective of anguish and pain that oft comes in life.
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 7:19 PM
Congrats on your second place, Nette. Hurry, do you have your four line rhyme in!!!
Messina Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Congrats on your 2nd place win Nette, well deserved...All the best...Charlie
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 1:02 PM
- Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sands Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations for your win Nette :)
Cunningham Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations Nette. Tom
One Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Deep imagery in your three lines Nette.. congratulations on your placement in the contest..
May Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 11:49 AM
Very nicely penned Nette..
Smith Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 11:27 AM
Excellent My Dear, best wishes in the contest...
Gauthier Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Wow, nette, a beautiful 3-liner.
Roper Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 10:19 AM
Eerie, Nette, and heartfelt.. luck in the contest .. Hugs
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 6:33 AM
- Lovely written with a touch of grief, Nette - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 5:56 AM
A lovely image you created in your three lines. Good luck. Tom
Sands Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 5:21 AM
Wow! What a nice poem Nette! Good luck in the contest :)
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