The Darkness At Noon

The darkness at noon -  We’ve been led
to walk with a blossoming dread
through streets, as if we have no will,
and all the world is strangely still.
We walk - no word among us said.

We all had seen the sky grow red
before our sun, which warmed us, fled!
It only stayed with us until
                                   the darkness at noon.

Our lungs can breathe. We have not bled,
but we are now the living dead,
for all around us grows a chill
upon the earth. Gone is the thrill
of light and life!  We see instead
                                   the darkness at noon!


For the 101 in a ROW contest -6 of PD, Linda!!!
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Gauthier Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 4:48 PM
A beautiful haunting poem, Andrea.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
July 10, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Powerful poem, Andrea. I felt the stark emotions expressed in this impacting poem. Great Rondeau poetry. Love always.
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2017 at 6:33 PM
thanks for reading this older one of mine!
Dom Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 11:31 AM
A high placing for this overcast poem...nicely done, Andrea. Cheers!
Devnath  Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Congrats on your win my friend, bl
Dutta Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Special Congrats Andrea to your win on this smart Poem. Hugs
Canerdy Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 6:10 PM
A 7 for this VERY skillfully-written and meaningful poem--Congrats! I will add to favorites. Janice
Raven Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 5:33 PM
Hi Andrea, congratulations on your win in the contest. I like the way you take us through a grim world at the darkness at noon. I don't think i have seen this one before. Glad you did get the chance to dust it down. There are always gems to find and this is one such gem. This is definitely a seven and a fav. Huga....Mike. XX
Richards Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 4:31 PM
A more serious, and heavy weight poem for you Andrea. But can see just why PD chose it to be placed high. Congratulations!
May Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 1:38 PM
Congrats on your win Andrea
A   Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your awesome win...Hope to see you stop by my blog *Female Spirit* always and forever ~Linda~
Kilmer Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 5:13 PM
In the darkest places we find the light. If only we knew where to look. We are strangers in a strange place and can't see the light. We should look inside to find the light because there is a fire that burns in each of us. A glow. The truth is a state of mind. Beautiful write and congrats on your fine win. Your the best.
Sugarek Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Beautiful! We speak the same language! Congrats, Andrea
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 7:09 AM
Awesome write! Congratulations on your win! Lori
Lindley Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Darkness you captured and shed light upon! An elusive caging of a fleeing whisper of smoke. A magician working real magic. Bravo!
Mehta Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Thanks for your support and congrats on a win in my poem, Andrea
Torres Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 10:58 AM
great write and unique take for the theme!!! very well written.. I wish you luck in the contest.. .^_^...
Curtis Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 5:01 PM
Good luck with the contest Andrea, I found this title impossible to write too.
Dylan Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 9:43 AM
wow this is brilliant, amazing writing... hugs
Horne Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:31 PM
wonderful write, my friend - love it
Walker  Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 12:16 PM
This is very good Andrea. It has theme completely. GL in the contest... Verlena
Austin Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 11:27 AM
I like this one, but it doesn't seem like you at all. Your poetry is generally so positive. Love, daver
Sergi Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Hi Andrea: Your Rondeau form adds nice rhythm to your poem and I love the ending. Good Luck! Thanks for the comment on my Worlds a Stage
Sirak Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 8:16 AM
Eerie and mysterious feel to this one. You write in many moods and all create fantastic poetry.
Hunter Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Okay, Im loving this one. I like the creepy tone of it...its like something to be quoted before a dark play....I might just need to fave it...;)
May Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Wonderful write Andrea....hugs
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