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 © | Year Posted 2008

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February 15, 2013 at 5:12 PM
John, hope you are well... stopping by to say HI!:-) Congratulations with your featured poem of the week. Always~ PD"
Augustus Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Congratulations on your third place finish in the What the Hex contest!
Foster Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 12:55 AM
Congratulations on your success with this rather medieval work. well done...Margaret
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February 17, 2010 at 9:31 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.
Jordan Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM
John that was truly amazing - congrats on your win in Catie's contest, God Bless, mj
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations, John, on your third place win! LUv, andea
Sweetheart Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 3:49 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..
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February 17, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations John, on your win in the contest with this wonderful poem....
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February 17, 2010 at 8:28 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
Owens Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Congratulations on your win...enjoyed your poem...Marty
Richards Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Hooray!! for this wonderful winning poem, John! What the hex...of course it was a winner!! :)
Thomas Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 2:43 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
Matheny Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 8:07 PM
AWESOME POEM!!!!!!! I love IT!!!! Thank You for commenting on my poem!! Love Your Friend Alexz ^_^
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September 20, 2008 at 3:03 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
Winter Avatar
September 17, 2008 at 12:16 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
Lokken Avatar
September 17, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Congrads on placing.....as I said, this piece is brilliant. Regards, Sara
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2008 at 7:10 AM
Congrats on your success in Kristin's contest John.rgds Brian
Lokken Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Amazing brilliance and intelligence to this depthful write. You never cease to amaze me. Best wishes, Sara
Beer Avatar
September 2, 2008 at 7:05 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
Chamma Avatar
August 27, 2008 at 3:45 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
White Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 8:44 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
Jordan Avatar
August 23, 2008 at 8:30 PM
John - amazing poem - Great metaphorical poem - God Bless
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