James Inman Poet Rhyme

Jealousy

Penumbra reflections of darkness weigh cynical in my soul.
When crepuscular dreams creep through the twilight
I hear their sonorous songs sing their deceptive toll
like dysphonic bells, their desultory tones cry the devil's delight,
belying the calm of the halcyon night.

Jealousy eats at me, masticating my miserable flesh,
each time I see your opulent smile it takes yet another bite,
chewing slowly savoring and seeking my heart to enmesh
as visceral emotions move slow through molasses midnight,
exuberant in their need to leave me contrite.


01/31/16

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Andrea Dietrich February 7, 2016 at 5:24 PM true poetry emerged from these ten words. All I got from the words was a strange story. I bet you scored high with this one. BIG congrats. Later I will go see what level he put you. James Inman February 7, 2016 at 6:50 PM Thank you Andrea. I found your write quite engaging.

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 8:58 PM you are welcome James. LINDA

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 9:34 AM James, Congratulations on your "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" ten-word challenge WIN!" Love LINDA James Inman February 6, 2016 at 2:21 PM Thank you PD.

Grace Mutindi February 5, 2016 at 6:44 AM Beautifully written James...Big Congratulations on your Win! James Inman February 5, 2016 at 8:30 AM Thank you so much for reading it, Grace, and the nice comment.

Pandita Sietesantos February 3, 2016 at 9:27 AM Hi James, this is such an amazing write using ten very difficult words. I congratulate you on your creativity in putting together these seemingly unrelated words into one excellent cohesive piece! Congratulations, my friend on a wonderful win! Pandita James Inman February 3, 2016 at 11:03 AM The way I write in the comments, its a wonder I can write a poem at all, LOL. Thanks again. James Inman February 3, 2016 at 11:01 AM Thank you for your wonderful comment, Pandita. Yours was one of the ones a liked best in this contest.

Skat A February 2, 2016 at 10:39 PM James,, Congrats on your ten-word challenge WIN. ** SKAT ** James Inman February 3, 2016 at 8:52 AM Hi SKAT, thank you.

Suzanne Delaney February 2, 2016 at 7:08 PM Hi James: Congratulations on your high placement. Those were difficult words and you made them flow into your story very naturally. Being a fellow contestant, I bow to your prowess. SuZ James Inman February 3, 2016 at 8:51 AM Suzanne, thank you for your lovely visit and the nice words. I enjoyed your write as well.

Sathya Babu February 2, 2016 at 9:27 AM Great Write James. Congratulations on your win. James Inman February 3, 2016 at 8:49 AM Thank you Sathya.

Teddy Kimathi February 2, 2016 at 7:23 AM Greetings James. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-) James Inman February 2, 2016 at 8:03 AM Thanks Teddy.

Susan Gentry February 2, 2016 at 1:25 AM Congratulations on your win with this excellent poem! James Inman February 2, 2016 at 8:01 AM Thanks for reading it, Susan, and for the nice comment.

Balveen Cheema February 1, 2016 at 6:57 PM Well done, james! Congrats on your well deserved placement! James Inman February 2, 2016 at 8:00 AM Thanks Balveen.

Sandra Haight February 1, 2016 at 5:48 PM Nicely done, James. Congratulations on your win! Sandra James Inman February 2, 2016 at 8:00 AM Thank you Sandra.

Lin Lane February 1, 2016 at 5:25 PM Way to go, James. Congratulations. James Inman February 2, 2016 at 7:58 AM Thanks Lin.

Beautiful Scars February 1, 2016 at 5:08 PM James, congrats on your placement in the contest :) *smiles* -luloo James Inman February 2, 2016 at 7:57 AM Sorry Laura, I've been doing silly things like this a lot lately. Anyway, thank you.