Haunting Thoughts

Blackbird of omen drawls in trembled heaves Across spoilt air, near an empty farmhouse, Where a lone keeper plucks blooms and young leaves Arranging them on the mead's cornerstone As he utters an oath like an eerie groan-- Within the blur of haunted thoughts which rouse. Possessed by tricky dreams, hours still recall Marauders grappling his wife, on tightened rope ; That in dim scramble, a gunfire…a fall Causing quick flight where loved one disappears -- Is she deceased, alive? … bird’s foresight rears: Through crypt of nights, this keeper sings of hope. Written 4/3/2018 Contest of Laura Loo: Rhyme Time 1
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Thomas Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 11:36 AM
A haunting piece indeed! Amazing write Nette!
Gentry Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:38 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Roper Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:37 PM
Congratulations on your win, Nette, excellent write. Hugs Eve ~`*
Salehi Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 6:39 PM
Wow... shivering thoughts...
One Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 1:11 PM
Woah this is a dark one... Do well written and I see congratulations are in order..
Gauthier Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Congrats on your win, nette, with this wonderful poem.
Steele Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Congrats, Nette. Nicely written haunt. Well done.
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 10:43 AM
such spooky lines Nette, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Scars Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 10:28 AM
oh so deep, loved every word. Great rhythm and rhyme sweet lady :) thank you and congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
Marty Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 9:26 AM
I would be haunted by the uncertainty of a spouse being alive or not. Top-notch, chilly poetry!
Turner Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 10:05 PM
Sounds more like a nightmare than a dream, nette. Haunting indeed. You are never in lean season:) Good luck!
Pandit Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 4:33 PM
Written with rhythm and sound.. your rhymes flow well ..haunted as they may be..well written, as always..best for a win, nette.
Michael Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 3:23 PM
Spooky imaginings... but somehow sounds real... All the best nette...
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 2:42 PM
- A little ghostly, Nette - Awesome written - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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