Skull King Around

Skeletal treetops rake a Wagnerian sky.
like fingertips, chasing Valkyrie’s,
through cirrus clouds;
conducting the winter wind,
across the cerulean blue tarp
of early evening.

Bare beds, a mass of fallen leafs, shiver;
above bulbs of tulips and daffodils
which rest like skulls in a grave.

The sullen light of late December dusk,
pierces the scene with shadows,
sharpening the edges of brick walks
to bloody wayward knees
frost crusts, scabbing over the vacant
graves of long lost pets as
the day ends.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sidney~LeeAnn's "DEAD WINTER" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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January 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Congratulation for placement in the contest, bl
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January 16, 2012 at 1:44 AM
A great win Debie congratulations x
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January 15, 2012 at 10:36 PM
D.G.,, a wonderful win ;-) congratulations, on a poem well done,..always yours truly,..p.d.
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January 15, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Debbie, A SUPER CONGRATS!! SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY IN MY CONTEST. MY SIS HELPED ME OUT A BIT WITH THIS CONTEST. HAVE A SWEET ONE.
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Debbie. Love, Carol
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November 20, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Congrats Debbie on featured poem on PS this week... wonderful write to share luv..
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February 14, 2010 at 1:06 AM
This is spectacular description of December evening bringing on the dusk. Your imagery is breath-taking if it were unfolding before my very eyes! You excel in poetry, Deborah! Your images and thoughts are unique and very genuine. I wish continued success in your writing endeavors. God bless you always. Warmest Regards, Andrew.
Brown Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Mac's contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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February 12, 2010 at 7:26 AM
this is a glorious depiction of dusk in December, Deborah. A deserved win! LUv, Andrea
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February 11, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Congrats Debbie on your winning poem and placement in Mac's contest.. a wonderful write .. a wonderful win .. for a talented poetess.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
Richards Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Ahh....a music lover too?? And yes....you must be freezing back there in New England...wishing you filled beds of tulips and daffodils soon!! Congratulations!
Jordan Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Deborah the imaginary was perfect in this poem you painted a very vivid picture with your words - God Bless, MJ
Richards Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Beautifully descriptive, this poem has so many wonderful images... like a painting! Well done! ~ Carrie
Mckenzie Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Wow very nice use of imagery I love this write Excellent , Laura :)
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December 5, 2008 at 2:25 PM
This is a wonderful write, Deborah. Love, Nigel
Burton Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 1:43 PM
well written and felt deep with words as well. thank you for sharing.
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