John Lawless Poet Rhyme

Of Bloodless Thorn

So did the poet write on fading dawns
words to float across the pond as swans
white stanza a-dance against blue sky
ivory wings defy the wind and fly.

Dewdrop diamonds hung among tall brush
eerie voices whispering in dusk’s hush
scribble truth upon the shapeless mist
inviting passersby to listening‘s tryst.

Sunset’s solemn setting set ablaze
a look, a touch, a kiss become a craze
soft moons adrift across an age
painted words upon an unread page.

Darkness cannot obscure this light
left dormant on the shelves of night
yellowed corners of crumpled dawn
await silent prick of bloodless thorn.


©4/9/2018

submitted to – New Poems Only – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Emile Pinet

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Susan Gentry April 18, 2018 at 4:51 PM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem, a beautiful picture painted with words. I enjoyed reading.

Line Gauthier April 16, 2018 at 1:54 PM Lovely imagery, John. Congrats on your well deserved silver medal win. John Lawless April 16, 2018 at 4:03 PM Thanks Line.

Eve Roper April 16, 2018 at 11:26 AM Excellent use of alliteration, John, congratulations on your win!!!!! Hugs Eve John Lawless April 16, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you Eve,

Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 11:07 AM So metaphorically beautiful, John. Congratulations on your well-deserved podium win. Sandra John Lawless April 16, 2018 at 4:00 PM Thanks Sandra, I often wonder how many great poems are written on the wind and scattered before confined to the page.

Emile Pinet April 16, 2018 at 10:46 AM Congratulations John! Your amazing poem has placed second in my PoetrySoup contest. Very well done my friend, Emile. John Lawless April 16, 2018 at 3:57 PM Honored my friend, a simple, straightforward contest, thank you

Becca Teagan April 13, 2018 at 9:12 AM I love this, John! "Sunset’s solemn setting set ablaze a look, a touch, a kiss become a craze" Very nice. John Lawless April 16, 2018 at 8:27 AM thanks Becca, nice to hear from you.

Jan Allison April 12, 2018 at 7:16 AM Absolutely beautiful John and I love your use of alliteration, i think Emile will have a tough time judging this contest:-) adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx John Lawless April 12, 2018 at 7:32 AM Hey Jan, nice to hear from you this morning. I had just finished touching up this poem when I checked for new contests. Hope you have a great day.