John Lawless Poet Free verse

False Dawn

this vortex….this vortex
that is life
lies
shades the corners
to tantalize
its fallacious goal
to eviscerate 
the curious
bewilder
the peace
of sunrise
plunge its scarlet
tinged beak
into the heart
of daybreak


©6/16/2018

for Eight word challenge – 7  Poetry Contest

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Sandra Haight July 2, 2018 at 1:50 PM Such an outstanding poem, John, fitting all those words in such a short poem! Congratulations on your podium placement! Sandra

Virginia Waters July 1, 2018 at 1:47 AM wow = just says it all = congrats

Dale Gregory Cozart June 30, 2018 at 9:21 AM Really good! Congrats.

Susan Gentry June 30, 2018 at 7:57 AM Congratulations on your win with this clever use of the 8 words. Simple but powerful. :)

John Hamilton June 29, 2018 at 6:50 PM My, my, John...I was looking for a story line aka Viv's write but this one is spectacular, not exactly a story but a great write has to be rewarded!!