Temple of Life

You are my obsidian dream and I will quarry your love In the Temples of Oblivion, reveal your secrets to me! Let us strike a mortal bargain to smite the dull frame of night.
Michael Dom Sijo in a temple created 12/12/13 - resurrected 08/05/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Makama Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 11:41 AM
More than just words and greatly significant lines for a wonderful day as this. I am happy to stop by. Great write and keep it up because I will still come knocking at the door of your wonderful pages.
Martin Avatar
April 7, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Interesting, Michael. I feel the depth!
La France Avatar
March 25, 2015 at 9:41 AM
Michael, beautifully written, a 7 rating and thanks for visiting my poem, rest now. . .
Lamoureux Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 7:05 PM
This is really, really good!
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 9:38 PM
this is outstanding. i see why Nette chose it high. Congratulations.
Kendrick Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 8:07 AM
Enjoyed reading your creative work this morn..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
George   Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 5:14 AM
YOU HAVE A STYLE AND FLAIR THAT IS UNIQUE TO YOU. I AGREE WITH DAVE WOOD. ...AWESOME WRITE! Lainie
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 2:36 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on the awesome win.. :) i love the last line Michael.. :) , GBU, olive
Dom Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:24 AM
Hi Olive, glad you enjoy this sijo and thanks for appreciating that last line, which was a challenge to put together just right.
A   Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:26 PM
HI MICHAEL , Congratulations, in NETTE's, "SIJO IN A TEMPLE " awesome contest. <3 Love * LINDA
Dom Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:22 AM
Linda, :-)
Onclaud Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 12:06 PM
what a masterful stroke from your pen; very mysterious, michael... congrats on your top slot in my contest.. huggs
Dom Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:22 AM
nette, thank you for the fine competition. I really enjoy writing sijo, like a sonnet, only shorter.
Nance Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 7:48 AM
Wonderful, Well done. Grats on first place :)
Dom Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:20 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Casarah, and for the grats.
A. Sharma Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 5:48 AM
Wow a great sijo here ! loved this one,,congrats on big win Michael !
Dom Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:19 AM
Upma, thank you for your compliment :-)
Mehta Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 8:56 PM
Impressive imagery..Congratulations on the win, Michael
Dom Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 3:08 AM
Thanks Dr Mehta, much appreciate your visit.
Ponce Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations on the brilliant win, Michael! Like the other 1st place Sijo, this one is also rockin' hard! Excellent!
Dom Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 3:05 AM
Much appreciate your visit Jake Ponce.
Walker  Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Nice Micheal. Congratulations on your high marks in the contest. Verlena
Dom Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:15 AM
Hey Verlana, thank you.
Richards Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Oh, ..my...so beautiful is this! Congrats to you on your win!!
Dom Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 3:01 AM
Thanks Carrie, eye of the beholder and back at you for your sijo too.
Lee Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 1:48 PM
Huge congratulations, Michael! Well done!
Dom Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 2:57 AM
Equally large thanks to you, Lisa Lee.
Callus Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 2:43 PM
This is strong and beautiful; expect it to do well in contest. gl // paul
Callus Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 2:49 PM
...back again with congratulations!
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