Nette Onclaud Poet Dramatic Verse

Karmic Debt

On those flaming August nights 
when breezes lash around, as steam 
instantly ruffles outside the window,
her breath pulses in their dwelling,
roasted by the uproar of such voice 
draining all thoughts beyond reason...

Hushed tones grow inert; allowing 
the turmoil, the pain, and anguish of words
so cruel, they need not have been uttered 
in anger  to castigate hearts weeping
from a  bitter   vicious language 
over close kin's genial queries:
and roots  of karmic debt multiply,
that consequences burn within her mind--
another unforgiving deed nailing harshness
without a sign of remorse-- her pride's toll.


Karma Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier
4/29/2018

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Stephen Pennell May 12, 2018 at 9:26 AM not really read a lot of dramatic verse thanks for sharing stephen like it

Jajosh Ongado April 29, 2018 at 9:15 AM What a powerful twist in the end. I like your choice of words-- there is no redeeming value for unrepenting souls.

Norma Arana April 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM A potent offering which depicts the repercussions of negative karma. What comes around goes around.

Vijay Pandit April 29, 2018 at 7:10 AM The message in your poem... well said in these words: Hushed tones grow inert; allowing the turmoil, the pain, and anguish of words so cruel, they need not have been uttered. Well written, as always, nette..best for a win.

Edward Ibeh April 29, 2018 at 7:06 AM An excellently penned piece, Nette!:-) Really enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest!

Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 5:01 AM A fantastic poem, enjoyed reading. Good luck in the contest.

Viv Wigley April 29, 2018 at 2:22 AM Indeed, the consequences of the mouth driving off before the brain has been put into gear can be disastrous. A fine write, nette, good luck in the contest. Viv x