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Ghosts of the Living

Fall the leaves of the forest tho death has yet passed... Unto moonlit shadows within crypts' hidden rot Apparitions they say, where the innocent massed Oh but lo! To the truth they are blind; it is naught They're but fragmented feelings of love left aghast; From her heart they were torn; bits he stabbed then forgot Laid still, bloodied no longer to beat; darkness cast The shadows cannot hide nor contain the scars wrought Left to wander until retribution is brought 12/18/2017

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/20/2018 4:44:00 AM

- A great 3rd place in the contest, congratulations, Søster :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

FJ Thomas
Date: 4/21/2018 12:05:00 PM

Thank you søster! Anne-Lise do you have any poems about where you live??

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/19/2018 10:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this dark poem! Compelling read.

FJ Thomas
Date: 4/21/2018 12:03:00 PM

Hi Susan, sorry for the late reply. The last few days have been something. Thanks so much Susan.

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/19/2018 8:05:00 PM

There is an elegant expressiveness in this deep, dark poem, FJ. I like the mood that it creates...well written! Congrats on your win :)

FJ Thomas
Date: 4/21/2018 12:03:00 PM

Really appreciate that Laura. Thank you :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/19/2018 5:39:00 PM

Thanks, FJ, for entering my contest with this delightful poem. Congrats on your bronze medal win.

FJ Thomas
Date: 4/19/2018 5:45:00 PM

Aha! Beats an N/A anyday! Much appreciated Line :D

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/8/2018 10:29:00 AM

Very unusual and striking - I was very moved by this -

FJ Thomas
Date: 4/8/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thank you again Michelle. These types aren't usually most people's cup of tea!

Gayle Rodd

Date: 3/17/2018 12:15:00 PM

This verse has a dark and eerie presence to it, with an excitement all its own. Is it in regards to a love gone horribly wrong? I'm curious as I contemplate its characters

FJ Thomas
Date: 3/17/2018 3:27:00 PM

Thank you very much Gayle. And you have understood this perfectly :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/29/2018 2:52:00 AM

Poe would say...way to GO, Shadow. :) Hard form to write it. My brain is addled, I'm afraid. I haven't been able to churn out poetry of late, and have not be on as much. Good job on this piece, dear poetess.

FJ Thomas
Date: 1/29/2018 11:21:00 AM

What a humbling compliment Eilee thank you. On the other note, that's why I've been just checking out contests; though not always entering. My mind is cluttered and uncooperative. I have to work unusually hard on every piece. I know the frustration my beautiful friend.

Edward Mccall

Date: 1/7/2018 4:49:00 PM

A beautiful piece of work Shadow and using a difficult form as well. Magnificent!

FJ Thomas
Date: 1/9/2018 12:08:00 PM

I was worried many would not feel this. Thanks so much Edward!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/22/2017 7:39:00 AM

I find this poe to be powerfully written. Well done my cfriend. Have sa nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/29/2017 6:20:00 PM

Happy New year to you my friend.

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/22/2017 11:26:00 AM

Thanks so much Darlene; the same to you! :)

L. J. Carber

Date: 12/19/2017 12:55:00 PM

A formidable poem! Its power grips with the first line and does not let go-- impressive.

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/19/2017 3:23:00 PM

Hi LJ. Thanks so much.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/19/2017 9:08:00 AM

Excellent imagery.

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/19/2017 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Rick :)

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/19/2017 4:34:00 AM

Wow. This is amazing. The form, so difficult, yet you breezed it, and with hidden meaning. Awesome!

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/19/2017 7:41:00 AM

Hey Rhoda! Jumped on just for a minute and got to see some awesome comments. Thanks for jumping my day off with a grin!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/18/2017 9:55:00 PM

Sad spiritual justice revealed w/keen poetic insight, SP! Beautiful melancholy truth penned. Very emotionally intense poem. Pure poetry. May love light your path always.

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/19/2017 7:37:00 AM

Hi Freddie, thank you for such a nice comment.

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/18/2017 7:32:00 PM

Awe this is deep and sad!

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/19/2017 7:36:00 AM

Good morning Akkina; and thank you :)