Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Haunted Woods

Upon twisted branch, and knotted bark     
The scattered sunlight breaks,
Piercing through the tangled boughs 
In shifting, darkened shapes.

Into the woods, dark, deep and old,
Seen through a twilight veil,
A fleeting glimpse, a movement
A noise, a ghostly wail?
 
Are spirits dancing through the woods 
As shadows cross the trees,  
Old broken limbs, misshapen
How easily they deceive.

Ancient trees on hallowed ground
Ages have they stood,
Generations past, and now
Have walked, the haunted woods.








Entry for
Into the woods Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Silent One.
6/1/19

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Eve Roper January 19, 2019 at 11:38 AM Congratulations on your win, Gary, on a great descriptive and well written poem with great flow. :). Hugs Eve ~`* Gary Smith January 19, 2019 at 1:17 PM Thank you Eve. :)

Silent One January 13, 2019 at 9:42 AM Dark and mysterious imagery..Congrats on your placement in the contest... Gary Smith January 13, 2019 at 10:19 AM Thank you Silent One. :)

Alexis Y. January 13, 2019 at 8:35 AM Hi Gary, Good imagery. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Gary Smith January 13, 2019 at 8:44 AM Thank you Alexis. :)

M. L. Kiser January 7, 2019 at 7:23 AM Trees can be fascinating as they age; the tell so many stories and in shadows they tell even more. Well done and good luck with the contest. Gary Smith January 7, 2019 at 7:29 AM Thank you M.L. :)

Barry Stebbings January 7, 2019 at 6:46 AM Excellent imagery, Gary, you have captured the 'spirit' of this wood very well. Good luck in the Contest. Thank you for your comment on my 'Haunting' poem, pleased you enjoyed it. // Barry Gary Smith January 7, 2019 at 6:57 AM Thank you Barry. :)

Laura Leiser January 6, 2019 at 9:41 PM Wonderful rhythm and imagery in your well written poem, Gary! Good luck in the contest! Enjoyed. :) Gary Smith January 7, 2019 at 6:57 AM Thank you Laura. :)

Charlie Smith January 6, 2019 at 8:14 PM Love this Gary, great job, best wishes... Gary Smith January 6, 2019 at 8:29 PM Thank you Charlie. :)