Midnight Interlude

M elancholy circles its shadows in the night I mmortal demons summoned from within D istorted fears ring loudest incantations N ebulous the clouds of failure and defeat I ntense and nefarious the forces gather with intent G arnish every remaining semblance of dignity H andwriting on the wall predict our fate is sealed T angerine skies wash over our last vestige of hope I conic setting for the rising of the phoenix N avigating seas of turbulence when all is at its worst T ime and time again we’re challenged to prepare for combat E motions on high alert as we dare rise to the challenge R eveal the inner strength we never thought we had L ingering from some old forgotten conquest U nfurled wrath of the den mother protecting her cub D efying all odds live to fight another day E lusive victory against dark forces in the night Read on air by invitation ~ June 3, 2021 'LATE NIGHT POETS' AP: Honorable Mention 2021 Posted on May 21, 2021