Midst Darkness

phantoms perform comedies 
the moon and stars display lights ---
bluish-white night sky 

owls play wry witches
black cats and bats bring crisis ---
glow worms scripts in catharsis

winds and weather rebelling
dark clouds tale-bearing
the night sways in sleeplessness  

13 December 2022
Triple New Charlieku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Buehler Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 11:21 AM
There's a lot going on, this dark and gloomy night! Congratulations on your win, with this creepy, lovely poem. :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Oh so Halloweenish!! Well done, and Congrats for the win
Clarke Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Reflects the feelings and the mood of the night really well. Congratulations!
Poet Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 7:05 AM
So well done, Alex. Simply beautiful. Your win is well-deserved. Congratulations
George Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Beautiful night images. Congratulations Chris on your first place win.
Kendrick Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Congratulations on this great winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page with congratulations. Sara
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Lovely imagery, Chris. Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year! Charlie
Alex Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity. May God Bless You!
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