Space of Wrath

Slither in, slither out, and look inside;
my borders are locked, the pale curtains thin
yet  flames of vengeance stir from battered pride,
and rage is the owner that lives within.
The floors smell of acid, my betrayed past
a tear, a deceit from one scheming  rake;
when  nights’ lesion nips  this maiden, outcast
as fury whips from a spirit’s mistake.
My gate at the front hides a moonlit view
that cracks with rust without making a sound,
it’s  latch of distaste I can’t share with you
for heart is numb ; the key  is not around.

Though empty this place of anger may be;
Iron are the walls, now it handles me.



Mad As A Hornet--Sonnet Contest
Sponsor: john lawless
10/29/2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 12/2/2015 11:29:00 PM
Nette Congrats on your win, SKAT
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Date: 12/2/2015 7:38:00 PM
Nette, I had to read this one several time just to capture the many levels of wrath, rage and anger draped within the lines. Thanks for entering the contest.
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Date: 12/2/2015 7:48:00 AM
Congrats on your win Nette! A wonderful Sonnet!
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Date: 12/2/2015 2:50:00 AM
Riveting - spoke much so well to me. Congrats on your win! ... CayCay
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Date: 12/1/2015 10:19:00 PM
Congrats on ur superb win with this wonderful sonnet nette!
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Date: 10/30/2015 1:11:00 PM
You inhabit a world built on emotion, and you tap into it so well. You have spirit and make me feel it through your words. Emile. #7
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Date: 10/29/2015 3:28:00 AM
Stunning. A great start, superb middle and an incredible end. I can feel this poem.
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Date: 10/28/2015 9:48:00 PM
I am struck by the flow and grace of the words in your poem, Nette. It maybe of anger and conflict, still, written in such a poetic way. Best wishes for us both in the contest, Nette. It is not an easy one. Huggs!
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Date: 10/28/2015 8:54:00 PM
remind me never to get you angry,it was funny, maybe it was your title but as I was reading I had this picture of Ricardo Montalban playing in the wrath of Khan quoting your poem....strong poem my friend...
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Date: 10/28/2015 8:34:00 PM
I see red here though there is an awakening in the last lines. Fascinating use of symbolisms in your top-shelf poem.
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Date: 10/28/2015 7:43:00 PM
How do you do it? You come up with various ways of composing a theme with such depth of imagination! In the end, staying angry can be lonesome.This is an extraordinary poem!
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Date: 10/28/2015 7:06:00 PM
Absolutely stunning sonnet!!! A7 pm on the way my friend...
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