FJ Thomas Poet Rhyme

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 April 20, 2018 at 4:44 AM - A great 3rd place in the contest, congratulations, Søster :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) FJ Thomas April 21, 2018 at 12:05 PM Thank you søster! Anne-Lise do you have any poems about where you live??

Susan Gentry April 19, 2018 at 10:39 PM Congratulations on your win with this dark poem! Compelling read. FJ Thomas April 21, 2018 at 12:03 PM Hi Susan, sorry for the late reply. The last few days have been something. Thanks so much Susan.

Laura Leiser April 19, 2018 at 8:05 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 April 21, 2018 at 12:03 PM Really appreciate that Laura. Thank you :)

Line Gauthier April 19, 2018 at 5:39 PM Thanks, FJ, for entering my contest with this delightful poem. Congrats on your bronze medal win. FJ Thomas April 19, 2018 at 5:45 PM Aha! Beats an N/A anyday! Much appreciated Line :D

Michelle Faulkner April 8, 2018 at 10:29 AM Very unusual and striking - I was very moved by this - FJ Thomas April 8, 2018 at 4:40 PM Thank you again Michelle. These types aren't usually most people's cup of tea!

Gayle Rodd March 17, 2018 at 12:15 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 March 17, 2018 at 3:27 PM Thank you very much Gayle. And you have understood this perfectly :)

Eileen Manassian January 29, 2018 at 2:52 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 January 29, 2018 at 11:21 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 January 7, 2018 at 4:49 PM A beautiful piece of work Shadow and using a difficult form as well. Magnificent! FJ Thomas January 9, 2018 at 12:08 PM I was worried many would not feel this. Thanks so much Edward!

Darlene De Beaulieu December 22, 2017 at 7:39 AM I find this poe to be powerfully written. Well done my cfriend. Have sa nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu December 29, 2017 at 6:20 PM Happy New year to you my friend. FJ Thomas December 22, 2017 at 11:26 AM Thanks so much Darlene; the same to you! :)

L. J. Carber December 19, 2017 at 12:55 PM A formidable poem! Its power grips with the first line and does not let go-- impressive. FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM Hi LJ. Thanks so much.

Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2017 at 9:08 AM Excellent imagery. FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 9:40 AM Thank you Rick :)

Rhoda Tripp December 19, 2017 at 4:34 AM Wow. This is amazing. The form, so difficult, yet you breezed it, and with hidden meaning. Awesome! FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 7:41 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. December 18, 2017 at 9:55 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 December 19, 2017 at 7:37 AM Hi Freddie, thank you for such a nice comment.

Akkina Downing December 18, 2017 at 7:32 PM Awe this is deep and sad! FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 7:36 AM Good morning Akkina; and thank you :)