John Lawless Poet Free verse

Stoic Silence Serves

Stoic Silence Serves

The silent stoic stands
mumbling ice crusted mantra
“my light must never fail”.

Riddled by the sting of stony hail
blanched white by salty spray
peering into the maelstrom’s eye

un-blinking in the excoriating gale
knowing its duty is to serve
those in need – at their worst.

A silent storm’s “eye” mocks
the stoics steadfast stance
unable to comprehend such light

retreats again to fleeting fury
howls at the penetrating beam
exposing the peace within its core.



©7/18/2017

submitted to – Lighthouse – Poetry Contest

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Connie Marcum Wong August 1, 2017 at 12:21 AM I really love the subdued power and strength portrayed by the lighthouse... "the stoics steadfast stance" your last line is classic! Bravo John! Congratulations on your awesome placement! : )

Agnes Krampe July 31, 2017 at 12:58 PM Great poem, John - congrats on your top win.

Dean Wood July 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM A power write John; full strong words. Congratulations on your win. - Dean

Jan Allison July 30, 2017 at 7:00 PM I really enjoyed the imagery and alliteration John:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith July 29, 2017 at 12:07 PM Terrific write John, congratulations...

Eve Roper July 29, 2017 at 10:14 AM John, thank you for entering the contest, you captured the feeling that I was looking for. A beautiful piece of art, congratulations on your win! :) ~*

Kim Rodrigues July 29, 2017 at 7:14 AM Second verse is my favorite! Congrats John!

John Michaels July 29, 2017 at 5:04 AM Excellent piece, John. Lovely imagery and great alliteration... you can almost feel the frustration of the storm as its efforts are thwarted! And... "excoriating" = a great word! Congrats on your First Place win! Regards, John.

Ralph Sergi July 20, 2017 at 6:52 PM Great Poem, John: I wish you well in the contest.

Dean Wood July 19, 2017 at 1:02 PM Wonderful imagery John! I have been struggling with this contest. You nailed it! - Dean John Lawless July 20, 2017 at 7:42 AM thanks Dean, and good luck with your struggle

Daniel Turner July 19, 2017 at 9:27 AM Wow John! Great images in this poem. A little different than your normal work. I love it! John Lawless July 20, 2017 at 7:42 AM Dammit, Daniel, "normal" has very seldom been used to describe me or my "work". This was a tough one as I was not totally sure what the "theme" was in search of.

Chris Green July 18, 2017 at 5:38 PM What a fantastic and descriptive and creatively written poem that had me reading it more than once. This is so cool...best wishes in the contest. John Lawless July 19, 2017 at 6:07 AM Thanks Chris, it gladdens my heart that you had to read it more than once......I love it when a poem hooks me like that.

Sunlite Wanter July 18, 2017 at 5:33 PM You can feel that fierceness, that resolve! John Lawless July 19, 2017 at 6:05 AM Well, we were often told ..."Just rub some dirt on it and get back in the game." Thanks for stopping to read and comment

Tim Smith July 18, 2017 at 4:48 PM Excellent poem John...great use of alliteration and imagery John Lawless July 19, 2017 at 6:03 AM Thanks Tim, hope your summer is going well

Dale Gregory Cozart July 18, 2017 at 4:44 PM In light of the contest this makes perfect sense. Very well done. Authoritatively spoken. John Lawless July 19, 2017 at 6:02 AM Dale, I hope the contest sponsor feels the same. Thanks for stopping to read and comment