Debbie Guzzi Poet Rispetto

Poe and I

Poe's darkness calls to such as I, an ember,
a velvet covered wing chair's grasp on dark nights.
I seek the maudlin moan of his December
to nurse an aging form and love's lost delights.
As Poe has said, "distinctly I remember..."
his sweetest kiss and the wound he left in flight.
So, by the hearth sit such as I in shadow,  
Raven in hand by the firelight's ruddy glow.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. July 12, 2018 at 9:58 AM A second reading ... it shines even more in the glow of this Gothic heart, Debbie. Such a great poem!

Dale Gregory Cozart January 27, 2018 at 11:18 AM Rereading this gorgeous poem. It is so moody and delicious. Debbie Guzzi January 27, 2018 at 12:50 PM Thank you Dale!

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 3, 2017 at 10:30 AM An excellent Rispetto offered, Debbie. Very emotionally deep poem. Gotta save this as a fave. Love and smiles awaits each day.

Dale Gregory Cozart July 1, 2017 at 12:04 PM Gorgeous. Debbie Guzzi July 1, 2017 at 10:27 PM Thanks Dale

Scott Thirtyseven March 22, 2014 at 8:21 PM This poem currently appears on your second page, and has 354 reads. So I'll tweet now and come back tomorrow to see is your read count has changed. I have waited for today, as I don't think my own tweeted haiku would embarrass you to be associated with (unlike my recent haiku series, posted here also). Scott Thirtyseven March 23, 2014 at 4:02 PM Today this poem has 390 reads. Tweets seem to generate about 30 reads, so this sits in the average, and that's about what Tweeting is for. Oh. and also a mate of mine has asked for more. His actual words were "loved it. ..keep this coming sir..". Signing up to Twitter is pretty easy, you just follow the instructions if you are interested. But I am always happy to help publicise your poems.

Scott Thirtyseven March 11, 2014 at 3:19 PM Excellent poem. Looking forward to tweeting. But I think for best results we should wait until I return from this trip. That will be mid next week. So this poem is off to my favs until then. Thank you.

Cherl Dunn April 3, 2013 at 4:38 PM Cool write I also love Eager Allen Poe he wrote some of my favorite poems of all time and I think he would like your tribute to him. To be honest I know I DID.

Eileen Manassian February 15, 2013 at 9:07 AM I love Poe! I'm sure he would have loved to read your poem, Debbie! I hear congratulations are in order! :) PS...what do you think of "A Dream Within a Dream?" Hugs!

The Situation February 11, 2013 at 4:21 PM Never more....NOT!

... Gigno February 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM !!!

Connie Gildersleeve January 24, 2013 at 1:09 PM Congrats on your win. A great poem my friend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Connie Gildersleeve January 21, 2013 at 1:49 PM Congratulation Deb on your win. The Raven was a poem I've always loved. A great write, indeed, a deserved win. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

Michael Smith January 21, 2013 at 11:59 AM Great write! The Raven is on of my favorite poems.

Yanny Widjanarko January 21, 2013 at 5:05 AM Congratz on your win Debbie, what a great poe :)

Debra Squyres January 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM You are just so talented with your craft !! Congratulations on your win !!

Skat A January 20, 2013 at 7:12 PM congrats :-) SKAT

S.Jagathsimhan Nair January 20, 2013 at 4:56 PM Congratulations, Debbie, it is an excellent piece of work!! Jag

Sharon Smith January 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM I LOVE a dark poem like The Raven. Congratulations! A well deserved first place!

Deb Wilson January 20, 2013 at 12:51 PM Love Poe and love this too Debbie..congratulations on your win...love,Deb

Thvia Shetley January 20, 2013 at 12:39 PM I love this. I used to read Poe to the kids when they were young as bedtime stories. I get a lot of different reactions to that... some good, some bad. The kids however, love to talk about it and it is some of their fondest memories.

Richard Lamoureux January 20, 2013 at 11:12 AM Well Done, enjoyed reading again.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 20, 2013 at 10:48 AM I bow to you oh cool one another fine win. congratulations, I must read some Poe xx

Daver Austin January 20, 2013 at 9:49 AM "To nurse an aging form and love's lost delights." Love this line - so romantic and Poe-like. Love, daver

David Williams January 20, 2013 at 4:07 AM Debbie this is very much in the style of Poe, I like this a lot and good luck...David

Isaiah Zerbst January 19, 2013 at 10:53 PM Haven't read much Poe, but this makes it sound interesting. The ending is warm and cozy with the fire and all. Great job.

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