John Lawless Poet Quatrain

Exiled - Sentinel

Exiled - Sentinel

How do I hate this job
let me count the waves
Poseidon’s icy blasts
torment of  seadog knaves

slashing at my heels
billowing candle snuffers
intent upon a darkness
denuded of all buffers.

Fear holds me frozen
awash amid the fury
victim of a crooked judge
and  trial without jury.

Clanging shackles bind me
in service to the sea
doing time on foaming shoal
never to be free.


4/11/2016

submitted to Sentinel – Quatrain Form – Poetry contest
sponsor – Eve Roper

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Poet Destroyer A April 26, 2016 at 1:07 AM Congratulations John.... hugs. Linda

Bl Devnath April 15, 2016 at 11:52 AM Congrats on your win with this beautiful poem my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Brian Davey April 15, 2016 at 5:02 AM Congrats John on a great write and your contest placement

Sandra Haight April 14, 2016 at 6:26 PM John, congratulations on your fine win in 'the sentinel contest'. Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong April 13, 2016 at 1:14 PM If I were judging, this would be in first place. Your talent is so finely expressed in this outstanding piece. If you ever wonder why I don't join in your contests, it is because I know my poetry is not in your league. Not a complaint, just the truth. I really admire your expertise with words. This is excellent! Cheers, Connie John Lawless April 13, 2016 at 4:17 PM Connie, thank you for your high praise. I wondered why you never showed up in my contests. Please try one...just for fun.