In the Meadow

Dark Moon

The twilight sky 
encircles me
As I stand in
morbid reverie.
My mood so dark 
the tears won’t flow,
Choked inside 
they wayward row.

I stand before
the windswept sea
Their mournful voices 
haunting me.
I can’t forget 
their cries of horror;
Unsanctified 
remains of war.

© Connie Marcum Wong

 For Dana'lynn Smith's "In the Meadow Contest"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 5/18/2013 12:08:00 PM
Battle of Gettysburg maybe? Powerful stuff, Connie. Love, daver
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Date: 4/27/2013 10:25:00 AM
ery nice Connie! Biting ending... Terry
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Date: 4/24/2013 1:23:00 AM
oh my goodness, I never saw this one here yet. You took it to the dark side, and I love how you did it, connie. It's awesome seeing you at Soup lately.
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Date: 4/23/2013 8:12:00 AM
I like the feeling in the windswept sea. Connie, a sad feeling after reading your poem....I love the unique way you write about the DARK MOON. Good luck in the contest. ... by the way you did comment my INDIAN INK poem twice. that was very nice of you. The other comment is on the bottom with many other incoming comments. thank you very much once again. always~ Linda
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Date: 4/17/2013 1:46:00 AM
- A touching poem, the moon should give you beautiful and romantic thoughts. - But life has their dark clouds. - Good luck in the contest Connie! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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