John Lawless Poet Dodoitsu

Snow Joke - For Dodoitsu Contest

Snow Joke - dodoitsu


Demon clouds ride icy winds,
cold unfeeling harbingers,
blowing dead the flames of warmth’s
wingless snow angels.



11/5/2015

submitted to – Winter Dodoitsu – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Heather Ober

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Sara Kendrick November 19, 2015 at 5:30 PM Winters come and winters go but this work will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara

Charlotte Puddifoot November 17, 2015 at 6:55 AM i like this one because it's a different take, an alternative to the pretty side of winter that most people opted for - very well written, too! - congrats on your win John Lawless November 17, 2015 at 7:14 AM Thank you Charlotte for your continued expectation of excellence in your contest and for my placement in this one.

Skat A November 14, 2015 at 7:47 AM John, Congratulations on your "Winter Dodoitsu Win." Luv SKAT John Lawless November 17, 2015 at 7:13 AM Thanks SKAT congrats appreciated

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 14, 2015 at 5:48 AM John, lovely oxymoron, metaphor and imagery,..BIG CONGRATULATIONS on the win!~Olive Eloisa =`) John Lawless November 17, 2015 at 7:12 AM Thanks Olive for your kind words and support.

Kim Merryman November 13, 2015 at 8:19 PM A unique take on winter, John! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim John Lawless November 17, 2015 at 7:10 AM Kim, as I age I more fully understand the bears decision to close their eyes until spring.

Jan Allison November 13, 2015 at 2:41 PM clever title and i love the poem many congrats John:-) hugs Jan xx John Lawless November 17, 2015 at 7:09 AM Thanks Jan always nice to hear from you.

Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 5:38 AM A very expressive dodoitsu, John; a winner, in my eyes! Winter's cold and gloom can be very inspirational. #7 All the best. // paul John Lawless November 12, 2015 at 8:11 AM Thanks for the high mark and the visit Paul

Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2015 at 8:40 PM I like how you made yours dark! Great imagery. John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 8:22 PM Yup! Turned back the clocks and the dark got me.....

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 6, 2015 at 1:09 AM Sweet little write John.. although with a sad tinge.. Gl in contest! John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 8:22 PM Thanks Dr Sharma I've been dancing on the edge of melancholy lately.

Lin Lane November 5, 2015 at 9:53 PM Love your title, John. wink John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 8:20 PM Lin, I have always loved to play with words.