In Shadow

He stands at the edge
Peering through the fence
The silence of solitude roars in his mind
Deep lines on his brow cruelly mimicked in steel
Black shadows lie on the parched sun soaked dust even as they lie across his soul
What evils must a man commit to protect his own
Somewhere the war rages on without him








Contest : Shadows and Lines 
9th Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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September 15, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Part 2 He banks and dips. His large liquid eyes stare unblinkingly at the immense eye of the setting sun its face a broad flattened disk, wider at the sides as if caught in a vise of immeasurable proportions. Then thick ribbons of cloud of a metallic gray ride before it ghostly remnants of a once vast, victorious army, reaving it. [Glad you enjoyed the Bubble contest..I look for a unique perspective to judge]
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September 15, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Part 1 The 1st paragraph of a most excellent short story or novella..[soft smile] feels very like prose poetry...I recommend you read The Sunset Warrior Cycle by Eric V. Lustbader..paragraph 1..book Two Soaring through frigid mists and rolling clouds, he stretches fully his long wings upon the unpredictable currents. Streamers of siver plumage, running bolaterally across his wings and cresting his majestic questing head, ripple in the wind.
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August 20, 2011 at 12:05 AM
I am considering we are all innocent in at least one aspect. We base our beliefs on the information at hand. We react according to those beliefs. And we are all doing the best we know how to. It is inevitable, we must experience this. (just my opinions, please don't take too seriously :)
Long Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 2:25 PM
congrats on your win with this exceptional piece.cory
Brown Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Congratulations on your win in ^Rick's "Shadows and Lines" contest Nick. Love, Carol
Maverick Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Such a dark piece Nick, and best wishes on the win..
Devonshire Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Very deep and profound, Nick. Excellent! Congratulations on your fine win in Rick's contest! Love, Carolyn
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June 23, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Deep write here Nick.Congrats on your win.
Onclaud Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 5:27 AM
eeeie but fascinating… KUDOS to you for the special win, nick! :) huggs,
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM
wow, this makes me really wonder what has happened to this man to make such shadowy thoughts enter his being. Cool poem, NIck. Congrats on the big win.
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June 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Congrats Nick on your fantastic win in shadows and lines contest with this superb entry my friend.. enjoy sweet victory again..luv..
Kendrick Avatar
June 22, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Interesting one..Leaves me with many questions..Sara
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