Night Owl

From 
Embalmed darkness
She toll
Her rhythmic dirge


Night's serene silent
Is gently
Deflowered

Written by Joseph Osita
For Dr Ram's septolet contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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K. Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Very interesting thoughts here, Joseph :) Congrats on your win :D
Brown Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Septolet" Joseph. Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Joseph, congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest :)
Onclaud Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM
lovely septolet, joseph...loads of smiling cheers to you for the amazing award!! :) huggs
George   Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Lovely Septolet, Joseph. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
Dietrich Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Joseph.
Susan Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM
great word choice - deflowered, dirge...congratulations on your win!
Sweetheart Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Congrats Joseph on your fantastic win luv with this dynamic delight in the contest.. great one luv..enjoy...
Kendrick Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Congrats..Sara
Mehta Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM
My congratulations on this win in my contest, Joseph
Mehta Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Thanks for the entry to the contest, Joseph
Baity Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Beautifully written!!!!
Brown Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM
What a blessing we have in PoetrySoup. A place to come to write and read and make new friends along the ink trail. Wishing you a wonderful week filled with inspiration Joseph. Love, Carol
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