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Labryinth

Religious votives
light a somber lair.
A hole I fathered
with rhinestones of doubt
and swatches of fault.

Sentinels loom -
vapid gargoyles
crouch in ghostly
contemplation

ogling my
handiwork.
Poised to pounce

when the
flames die

out.

Copyright © John Heck | Year Posted 2008

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 2/15/2013 5:12:00 PM John, hope you are well... stopping by to say HI!:-) Congratulations with your featured poem of the week. Always~ PD" Login to Reply

Brandee Augustus Date: 2/18/2010 1:14:00 PM Congratulations on your third place finish in the What the Hex contest! Login to Reply

Margaret Foster Date: 2/18/2010 12:55:00 AM Congratulations on your success with this rather medieval work. well done...Margaret Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/17/2010 9:31:00 PM Congratulations, John for your win in Catie's contest! There's suspense and mystery in your verses: an atmosphere of dreadfulness, as the gargoyles stare at your handiwork ready to seize it when the candle's flames die out! What a magnificent work! I wish you continued success in all your writing and acting endeavors. God bless. Love, peace and happiness, Andrew. Login to Reply

Michael Jordan Date: 2/17/2010 5:20:00 PM John that was truly amazing - congrats on your win in Catie's contest, God Bless, mj Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/17/2010 4:34:00 PM Congratulations, John, on your third place win! LUv, andea Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 2/17/2010 3:49:00 PM Congrats John on your third place win in the Hex contest.. a wonderful win for a wonderful poem and poet.. I am still in shock at having won first place in this amazing contest from Catie.. I so appreciate the Soup and the diversification offered for these contests.. enjoy your win John .. luv.. Linda-Marie.. Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 2/17/2010 12:10:00 PM Congratulations John, on your win in the contest with this wonderful poem.... Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 2/17/2010 8:28:00 AM Bravo, John! Hear the drum rolls! You placed 3rd among the winner circle with you creative entry in the Poetry Soup member contest, “WHAT THE HEX” sponsored by: Catie Lindsey. Great imagery. Somber mood. Well done! Smiles, Dane Ann Login to Reply

Marty Owens Date: 2/17/2010 8:21:00 AM Congratulations on your win...enjoyed your poem...Marty Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 2/17/2010 7:53:00 AM Hooray!! for this wonderful winning poem, John! What the hex...of course it was a winner!! :) Login to Reply

Juliane Thomas Date: 12/21/2008 2:43:00 PM Wonderful diminished hexaverse, a form which I have not yet tried. I especially love the ending! Thank you so very much for your comments on my poem "Lament of the Philosopher's Hound"! I appreciate it so much! ~Juliane Login to Reply

Ali Matheny Date: 12/5/2008 8:07:00 PM AWESOME POEM!!!!!!! I love IT!!!! Thank You for commenting on my poem!! Love Your Friend Alexz ^_^ Login to Reply

Kristin Reynolds Date: 9/20/2008 3:03:00 AM Thank you John for entering this excellent, and visual poem in my contest, it was an absolute joy to read, awesome word choices - well done. Hope you are well, love Kristin Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 9/17/2008 12:16:00 PM Congratulations John on your win in Kristin's contest! Super excellent as always and way more than well deserved. Hope you are feeling much better. Love, Shar Login to Reply

Sara Lokken Date: 9/17/2008 11:48:00 AM Congrads on placing.....as I said, this piece is brilliant. Regards, Sara Login to Reply

Brian Strand Date: 9/17/2008 7:10:00 AM Congrats on your success in Kristin's contest John.rgds Brian Login to Reply

Sara Lokken Date: 9/10/2008 12:44:00 PM Amazing brilliance and intelligence to this depthful write. You never cease to amaze me. Best wishes, Sara Login to Reply

Marycile Beer Date: 9/2/2008 7:05:00 PM John, I hope I can be away before the ending of the flame. I have missed a lot of poems recently and hope I can make up for them. God Bless, Cile Keep up the good work Login to Reply

Farah Chamma Date: 8/27/2008 3:45:00 PM It is quite elusive to tell you the truth...It is strongly felt by the reader..poignant is the right word...Thought-provoking..Beautiful.. ALways, Farah Login to Reply

Deneen White Date: 8/24/2008 8:44:00 PM hi John, hope that you are well, haven't heard from you in a while, I like the use of imagery in this write, very poetic and mysterious with a touch of flair, take care D-nyce Login to Reply

Michael Jordan Date: 8/23/2008 8:30:00 PM John - amazing poem - Great metaphorical poem - God Bless Login to Reply