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Midnight Is

Midnight is dwelling at the Midnightboundary of two worlds, With one encroaching on the other, Fighting to cloak it. Midnight is standing at the centre of a coliseum, Amid so many voices, Crowding the mind, Flooding the thoughts. Midnight is going through a cabinet of files, Permuting and shuffling, They keep going back to their former state, Mystery spells the day. Midnight is going on a voyage, The waves beat vehemently on the boat, The weather changes intermittently, Sunshine’s hands are feeble. Midnight is seeking answers in the sacred book, It tells us to persevere but doesn’t take the weight entirely off, It beams its light on a road that seems endless. Midnight is trying to decipher the writings on the wall, They’re sometimes too blurry, They're sometimes too inky, They sometimes interface. September 11, 2022. 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 14 Poetry Contest, Mark Toney.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/5/2022 12:37:00 PM

Congratulations, Thompson, for your excellent win in Mark’s contest with your metaphorically expressive and impressive poem. Indeed, midnight is a chameleon. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Thompson Emate
Date: 10/5/2022 6:00:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. It's an honour.

Lin Lane

Date: 10/3/2022 4:09:00 AM

Midnight is bewitching. Congratulations on your winning entry.

Thompson Emate
Date: 10/3/2022 6:52:00 AM

Thank you, Lin. It's an honour.

Mark Massey

Date: 9/29/2022 10:44:00 AM

Excellent free verse Thompson, the repetition of the use of midnight lends well to the rhythm and flow of this piece. Well done and congrats on the placement

Thompson Emate
Date: 9/29/2022 2:45:00 PM

Thank you, Mark, I'm honoured.

Mark Toney

Date: 9/27/2022 4:18:00 PM

Thompson, what an intriguing and thought-provoking poem! Every time I read it I think of different meanings for each stanza. I am amazed as I navigate through your "Midnight Is" maze! Congratulations on your win on Mile 14 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. We're over halfway to the finish line! Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 15 has already started.

Thompson Emate
Date: 9/28/2022 2:00:00 AM

Thank you, Mark. It's an honour.