Language of the Dark

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here in the temple's twilight when worn phrases seem transparent and the songs of life we meant to share had not been understood the sun declines all explanation, and there's little left to say
* * * * * For Nette's Contest: "Temple of Life" By Carrie Richards 5/7/14

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 5/13/2014 12:42:00 PM
carrie, gee!.. stepping outside your comfort zone and creating a theme that is extraordinary merits a well deserved win in my contest... warm congrats, " there's little left to say..".. huggs
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Date: 5/13/2014 8:20:00 AM
this is wonderful. Don't know your placement but will see later. I am sure it must have placed high. Congrats!!
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Date: 5/13/2014 7:45:00 AM
Highly impressive Carrie ! Ur words r so true n touching,, congrats on a merited win !
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Date: 5/13/2014 3:00:00 AM
Carrie, this is such skill of expression. I find it meaningful 'and there's little left to say'.
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Date: 5/12/2014 9:05:00 PM
Impressive imagery..Congratulations on the win, carrie
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Date: 5/12/2014 3:07:00 PM
Yes, there's little left to say....you said it all, albeit in so few words! congratulations:) // paul
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Date: 5/12/2014 2:10:00 PM
Wow! Super write, Carrie! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 5/7/2014 9:26:00 PM
Dear Carrie: Well done. All the best. Leon
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Date: 5/7/2014 9:26:00 PM
My Dearest Carrie, this it what I call poetry !!! MY Hat is off to you.
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