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Photo Credit: Reksten Photography- Freelance Photographer Based in Oslo, Norway

Reksten Photography- Freelance Photographer Based in Oslo, Norway

Phantasmagoria


Dark shadows cast by trees at night-
   as wind gives life to limbs that scare,
so oft can stir such inner fright.
   Dark shadows cast by trees at night   
morph images- let thoughts incite
   unwanted feelings of despair;
dark shadows cast by trees at night-
   as wind gives life to limbs that scare.

The mind plays games and creates fear,
   as tree-limb shadows writhe around
like eerie snakes, entwined, austere.
   The mind plays games and creates fear,
while courage fades- truths disappear.
   As steady moonbeams sweep the ground,
the mind plays games and creates fear-
   as tree-limb shadows writhe around.


October 24, 2020

~1st Place~
Contest: Pick-A-Title, Vol 24 - Triolet- ABaAabAB
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Judged: 11/12/2020

Phantasmagoria (a shifting series of phantasms,
illusions, or deceptive appearances, as in a
dream or as created by the imagination).
dictionary.com
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Watt Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 2:04 PM
Sandra, this was a truly eerie and spooky double triolet, with your signature perfection of cadence and rhyme. Congratulations on your win with the well-crafted poem ~ John
Callus Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 1:45 PM
This is Phantasmagorian writing at its best, Sandra. You have created the right atmosphere for illusions & deceit. Congratulations on placing first. Regards // paul
Ibeh Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 11:48 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this brilliant triolet, Sandra:-)
Kendrick Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 6:32 AM
Very descriptive of a scary scene. Way to go for the contest. Congrats on the win. Sara
Andresen Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 2:23 AM
- Congratulations on your great win, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 9:39 PM
Congratulations , Sandra, on the win!
Fowler Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 5:41 PM
Nicely done Sandra! Congratulations on the win! Linda
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 3:34 PM
An absolutely remarkable triolet, Sandra, with an unerring rhythmic flow as this is a must needed -fave-, blessings my friend, Aloha! William
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