Lin Lane Poet Terza Rima

Spellbound By a Specter

Each night my dreams have become a host
as darkness welcomes a drifting silhouette.
Dancing in candlelight, I see a spectral ghost.

In slumber, I hear him whisper. Is it a threat?
Frightened, I tremble, trying not to provoke.
My gown is now drenched with cold sweat.

From within shadows, the apparition spoke,
"Do not fear me, for I could not do you harm."           
Each night, this was the moment when I woke.

But I'm still dreaming and take his offered arm.  
We waltz in the glow of starlight until sunrise,
and I am spellbound by his wit and virile charm.

A phantom of mystery, but I can't see his eyes
as he holds me close in the pale light of morn.
His visage intrigues me, cloaked in dark disguise.

I woke to sounding chimes and I could have sworn
there lingered the scent of wood sage he had worn.



July 30, 2022 ~ Five Stanza Terza Rima Contest
                    Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

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Nancy Kaufman December 8, 2022 at 2:34 PM Ooh Lin. the imagery is great. Did you have an encounter with a spirit or was it but a fantasy. I moved to this condo in 2020 and had encounters with a spirit until I burned sage and asked him or her to move on.. Lin Lane December 9, 2022 at 3:51 AM Thanks, Nancy. No spirit encountered. It's a fictional write. I have heard of demon spirits threatening people. I'd just tell them, "Get behind me Satan!"

Harry Horsman October 5, 2022 at 9:34 PM So lovely is this creation, Lin, The last two lines are amazing. Harry Lin Lane October 14, 2022 at 4:29 AM Thank you for your time of reading and leaving your sweet comments, Harry.

Robert Lindley August 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM As is the depths of a great heart, so springs the creativity that gifts this gem to we appreciative readers. Such awes this old poet. Arab and a gleaming jewel, I go. God bless. Lin Lane October 1, 2022 at 4:03 AM Robert, I am deeply grateful for your encouraging appraisal of my poetry. Thank you.

Bill Baker August 20, 2022 at 4:27 PM Well written, Lin. I haven't seen this form very often. I'm reading this late, so I know the contest is over. Congratulations on your placement, my friend. I enjoy the intrigue in this poem. The mystery phantom kept me engaged throughout. The closing was very good. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us. Bill Lin Lane August 21, 2022 at 9:57 AM Thank you for strumming on this one, Bill. I appreciate your grand comments.

Terrell Martin August 3, 2022 at 5:29 PM Lin, I couldn't compliment you and your poem any better than Milton did below. I can only add that I also wrote and submitted a recent terza rima but the form was slightly "off" and I hope to learn from this (your) beautiful rendition. PS: Thanks for visiting "my place" earlier today. Cheers, Terry Lin Lane August 4, 2022 at 8:14 AM Thanks,Terry. Keep practicing. Some forms require lots of focus.

Connie Marcum Wong August 3, 2022 at 2:04 AM A mysterious Specter who leaves a lingering scent. Chills! This is a wonderful entry Lin. Perfect rhyme too. Brava on your win! Blessings xxoo Lin Lane August 3, 2022 at 3:36 PM My imagination must've been working overtime. Thanks, Connie.

Paula Goldsmith August 2, 2022 at 9:34 AM Back with "Congratulations" on your win. A wonderful write. Have a fun/great/blessed day writing away. ............... Lin Lane August 3, 2022 at 3:35 PM Thanks for coming back with more wonderful comments, Paula.

L Milton Hankins August 2, 2022 at 9:07 AM A fine poem, Lin, with a most interesting approach. I enjoyed it. Technically sound with good rhyme and flow. Congratulations on your placement in my terza rima contest. Lin Lane August 3, 2022 at 3:35 PM I am indeed honored to have placed in your contest, Milton. Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith July 30, 2022 at 11:09 AM WOW!!! What a write/dream. Good luck with this one. Have a fun/blessed weekend......... Lin Lane July 30, 2022 at 2:47 PM Hello to you, Paula. Thank you for your comment and for the good luck. I wish for you a fine weekend, too.

Tom Cunningham July 30, 2022 at 7:50 AM Quite a dream you had Lin, a shame you had to wake up. Best of luck and hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom Lin Lane July 30, 2022 at 2:46 PM and so it goes, Tom. "To sleep, perchance to dream," said Hamlet. Thanks, and I truly am grateful for your comments when I post a poem.