John Lawless Poet Free verse

The Edge of Night

this netherworld
this hospice of broken souls
this travesty of triumph’s trauma
blank pages
telling stories
sightless readers
sifting the ash
of scorched lives
charred character
seeking solace
			 on the edge
					   of night



©10/14/2018

for – Soap Opera Titles Poetry Contest
sponsor – Sian St. John

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Line Gauthier November 11, 2018 at 7:28 PM Congrats on your podium finish, John. Well done.

Ralph Sergi November 10, 2018 at 1:02 PM I felt the emotion in your poem, John. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong November 8, 2018 at 11:25 PM A wonderful poem brilliantly written John! Congratulations on your third placement!

Janis Medders Tobechi November 8, 2018 at 6:26 PM I can feel the dim hopelessness of the night. Great poetry. Congratulations and thanks for entering the contest.

P.S. Awtry November 8, 2018 at 9:08 AM Congratulations!

Winged Warrior November 8, 2018 at 7:36 AM Congrats!!! on this excellent entry for the win, John...love & light...^WW^

Jennifer Proxenos October 26, 2018 at 1:27 PM Hi John, Great write! But would keep children awake - quite a nightmare! Best wishes, Jennifer.