Chris Green Poet Free verse

Fearing Your Imagination

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Muted light
plays on unsuspecting walls
in free form silhouettes
where shadows invade a dream
hidden deeply within
waking moments

Blurred scenes
move in distorted motions
when barriers are brief
and visions unfocused
cause a stirring
of emotions

Fractured flames
flicker in midnight thoughts
lost in the darkness 
behind closet doors
of etched glass designed
to disguise

While here you sit
among quivering shapes 
appearing in your mind,
clutching your blanket,
fearing your imagination,
drenched in an opaque illusion


11/21/19
Written for: The Opaque poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anthony Slausin

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Na Na November 28, 2019 at 11:57 PM Congrats on your winning poem Chris Chris Green November 29, 2019 at 8:25 AM Thanks again Greg. I am happy you enjoyed this one.

Sandra Adams November 28, 2019 at 10:06 AM back to say congratulations my friend...i knew this one would do well... way to go Chris :) hugs Chris Green November 29, 2019 at 8:24 AM Thank you Sandy for everything you do for me.

Juliet Ligon November 28, 2019 at 9:43 AM Creative idea for the contest! Congrats, Chris! Chris Green November 29, 2019 at 8:24 AM Thank you so much Juliet.

John Hamilton November 25, 2019 at 4:04 PM Another stunner Chris, vivid descriptions of fear of the imagination, well done, another sure winner! Sorry I'm really behind on my reading, but, catching up! Chris Green November 25, 2019 at 5:22 PM Thanks John. I am happy you liked this one.

Caren Krutsinger November 23, 2019 at 7:14 AM Wow! "Fractured flames flicker in midnight thoughts lost in the darkness behind closet doors of etched glass designed to disguise" You have such a gift! Chris Green November 25, 2019 at 8:03 AM Thank you Caren once again for all of your kindness.

Midnight Aurora November 21, 2019 at 5:04 PM This is haunting...I feel a ghostly chill whilst reading this. It could be real or the distorted thoughts of the mind.. Chris Green November 21, 2019 at 5:09 PM Thanks so much my friend. I was going for what the imagination conjures when light creates shapes in a darkened room. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on this one.

Heidi Sands November 21, 2019 at 4:28 PM Excellent Chris! Your poetry is shining :) Chris Green November 21, 2019 at 4:29 PM Thank you Heidi. I appreciate you as well for always coming by to read my poetry. Your kindness is a gift to me.

Sandra Adams November 21, 2019 at 4:24 PM Wow. This is stunning my friend. You muse is certainly whispering some exceptionally beautiful poetry today I am in awe yet again. Best wishes in the contest .... hugs Chris Green November 21, 2019 at 4:28 PM Thank you Sandy. I am very grateful for your kindness and I truly appreciate every comment you leave on my work.