John Lawless Poet Sedoka

Pale Shroud

Pale Shroud

A pale moonlit shroud
envelopes garden corpses
silent reverence abides.
Soft breezes rattle
amongst trembling outstretched limbs
crisp farewell of flaming leaves



©9/6/2017

submitted to – Moonlight Delight – poetry contest

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Gregory Richard Barden September 13, 2017 at 10:44 PM Gorgeous and poignant write, John - enjoyed it very much! Congrats on your well-deserved win! :-)

Eve Roper September 9, 2017 at 4:09 PM I like the second stanza , John, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Anne-Lise Andresen September 9, 2017 at 2:08 PM - Congratulations on your beautiful 4th place, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior September 9, 2017 at 9:03 AM Congrats!!! John...great entry my friend...Yahoo!!!...^WW^

John Michaels September 9, 2017 at 6:36 AM Powerful imagery, John! Congrats on your win. Regards, John.

Susan Ashley September 6, 2017 at 2:58 PM Hi John, your poem is alive with beautiful poetic expression and imagery. A total joy to read. good luck in the contest :)

Jan Allison September 6, 2017 at 2:35 PM Absolutely love the ghostly imagery John this is really fabulous for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx