William Kelii Kekaula Poet Sapphic stanza

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Pilfered Soulless House

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Pilfered Soulless House

Pilfered dawn occasions a soulless house, bruised
appeals innocence whilst porch screen once tended,
concedes whispers of dust calm quest of quarters,
             ~~views endured through time.

Some non-existent floorboards chanced ferns sprouting
rights, roots by an unnerved staircase, challenging
few, yon a blurred window, --rooms without a view
        ~~volumed sights, ventures.

Wilt garden fruitless seasons, its gardener
enshrined nigh, atop sits scentless plastics, stiffs
amidst squeezed breaths constants against a rosette,
            ~~hugging touched headstone.

Tempest strived roof musing o'er wealth perceived themes
of swayed hyperboles, midst shared rooms, aroused town's
tattlers year-long spread, wanes, delays one closed door,
~~course perused ruins

***porch, ferns, roof, rosette, staircase, window, garden, house, door, whispers

2020 July 13  
*1st Place*
A BRIAN STRAND your pick
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2021 August 08    
*1st Place*
Decaying House
~~Constance La France: Judged 2020 July 19

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Sam Kauffman August 9, 2021 at 11:35 AM William, so happy to see this wonderful poem at the top of the winnders list once again! Amazing images and life metaphor! Congratulations my friend! Aloha! And blessings. William Kelii Kekaula August 9, 2021 at 12:13 PM Sam, double the praise, double the grace that affects the lull of hurricanes this shining day, feeling good posting and reading ere power outs me into darkening modernity later on once again this week, thanks my true friend, Aloha!

Muhammad AaMir Khan August 8, 2021 at 10:31 PM Such a wonderful piece.congratulations william William Kelii Kekaula August 8, 2021 at 10:40 PM Aamir, blessings always my friend, Aloha!

James Inman July 29, 2020 at 1:36 PM Nice write William. William Kelii Kekaula July 29, 2020 at 2:07 PM Thank you, James, stay safe -- Aloha! William

Aditi Mishra July 27, 2020 at 4:15 AM The spirit which reflects in your outstanding muse is soulful and vibrant with the background imgery William. Congratulations on your win! Blessings :) William Kelii Kekaula July 27, 2020 at 4:47 AM I am much appreciated, Aditi, thank you for your thoughtful assessments, my friend -- Aloha~@William

Constance La France July 25, 2020 at 9:13 AM William, congratulations on your win in my decaying house contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me, great image too _Constance William Kelii Kekaula July 25, 2020 at 11:26 AM I extend my courtesies toward your gracious act, Constance, and for the continued blessed opportunities to further my diligence -- Aloha~@William

Andrea Dietrich July 24, 2020 at 3:42 PM the imagery is really good here, William. And you truly captured the essence of the theme she gave us. Such a pilfered house with its soul ripped out! Congrats on the win. William Kelii Kekaula July 25, 2020 at 12:49 AM I am humble by your considerations, Andrea, your applied truths touch me deeply -- Aloha~@William

Mystic Rose Rose July 22, 2020 at 6:45 PM Your poetry is very descriptive and all the words fit nicely like a perfect puzzle. Congrats on your 1st place win, a wonderful entry, take care, stay well xo William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 6:51 PM Your sweet words are reluctant to leave me, I am greatly humble, thank you -- Aloha~@William

Connie Marcum Wong July 22, 2020 at 1:01 PM Your poetry is always so unique William. This is another fine example of your work! Congratulations on your wonderful first place win. Blessings xxoo William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 1:35 PM You are such a blessing, Connie, in my prayers always -- Aloha~@William

Anisha Dutta July 21, 2020 at 9:45 PM BIG CONGRATS to win TOP on your fantastic poem. Associated picture is awesome as well. Blessings. William Kelii Kekaula July 22, 2020 at 9:57 AM So nice of you, Anisha, much appreciated as always -- Aloha~@William

Sam Kauffman July 19, 2020 at 9:12 PM So sad to see a grand dame of architecture destoryed. These old houses will never be built again with the craftsmanship. For the most part, they are treasures. Congratulations on your first place win, WK. William Kelii Kekaula July 19, 2020 at 10:04 PM Negligence led to its demise, tis sad nevertheless, Sam, a hearty thanks truly -- Aloha~@William

Jan Allison July 19, 2020 at 2:49 PM I find your deep sad imagery really quite spooky William, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx William Kelii Kekaula July 19, 2020 at 3:01 PM Thank you truly, Jan, rereading it does send chills--thanks again! -- Aloha~@William

Caren Krutsinger July 17, 2020 at 3:31 AM This is written in the style of Coleridge and Thoreau, and Wordsworth, three of my favorites. William Kelii Kekaula July 17, 2020 at 3:54 AM An esteem collective, Caren, I am grateful for your assessments -- Aloha~@William