John Lawless Poet Rhyme

Nothing Lasts Forever

Nothing Lasts Forever

Weathered clapboards count death’s cadence
bleached bones of faded lives
rusted bells hang limply – silenced
mourning beneath long tearless skies
sad emptiness when longing dies.

Once, bells pealed, come hither
bright sunshine kissed love’s tower
none felt the doubtful shiver
one heart condemned to cower
blood stained - within the bower.


©1/15/2018

submitted to – 10 Lines, 5 Words: Rhyme II – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Laura Loo

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Line Gauthier January 21, 2018 at 8:45 PM Words with a bite, very gripping poem. Loved it. Congrats on your win, John.

Eve Roper January 20, 2018 at 3:59 PM Congratulations on your win, John! Hugs Eve~`*

Mick Talbot January 20, 2018 at 3:03 PM A powerful piece, congratulations John!

Jan Allison January 20, 2018 at 2:38 PM your imagery gave me a chill down my spine John, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith January 20, 2018 at 1:13 PM Wow! John this is really good, congratulations my friend...

Beautiful Scars January 20, 2018 at 10:54 AM great rhythm and rhyme John, loved your poem, congrats and thank you! :)-luloo