David Mohn Poet Free verse

Slipping Away

moments fray and shred  
          tomorrow folds today; time’s teeth – rounded 
                memories meld a transcendent balm  
                     deeply rubbed by fading voices 

                                  17 Feb 2021 

     Contest, Liberum Divisa 4 sponsor, Gregory R Barden  
     (4 consecutive lines from my poem, “Waiting’s Knife”)

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Connie Marcum Wong May 8, 2021 at 9:21 PM I knew this would win David. It is simply outstanding. Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo

Funom Makama April 27, 2021 at 6:13 PM A big big congratulation to you. This is well deserve, the flow is impeccable.

Juliet Ligon April 17, 2021 at 12:09 PM Much depth to this. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy April 16, 2021 at 9:35 AM A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, David. Janice

Caren Krutsinger February 17, 2021 at 7:38 PM Perfect poem. Perfect title.