John Hamilton Poet Free verse

The Human Experience Since 1914

Ten word challenge 
Words to be used:

1.Halcyon
2.Opulent
3.Jealousy
4.Visceral
5.Exuberant
6.Sonorous
7.Penumbra
8.Desultory
9.Cynical
10.Crepuscular

10 Lines only


                   HALCYON days of long ago, when OPULENT ones lived
                     without fear of JEALOUSY as all were richly satisfied
           EXUBERANT joy was felt as all expected an even brighter future,
                where everyone would enjoy abundant peace and security
     Then suddenly, a SONOROUS chorus of evil nationalism swept the globe
     as 1914 closed with VISCERAL feelings of fear mixed with national pride
       Only a PENUMBRA of hope was left as CREPUSCULAR days of evil war
                      eclipsed any hope of lasting peace for humankind
            Since then the human experience has been at best DESULTORY
            leading to the CYNICAL feelings of disbelief that exist until today.





John Derek Hamilton
January 29,2016

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Poet Destroyer A February 12, 2016 at 8:48 AM Anytime

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 9:35 AM John, Congratulations on your "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" ten-word challenge WIN!" Love LINDA John Hamilton February 12, 2016 at 8:38 AM Thanks Linda.

Nette Onclaud February 3, 2016 at 12:33 PM impressive all the way, john... many cheers on your win!..huggs John Hamilton February 12, 2016 at 8:37 AM Thanks Nette.

Skat A February 2, 2016 at 10:42 PM John, Congrats on your ten-word challenge WIN. ** SKAT ** John Hamilton February 12, 2016 at 8:36 AM Thanks SKAT

Susan Gentry February 2, 2016 at 6:08 PM Congratulations on this win! Interesting. John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 7:32 PM Thanks Susan

Lin Lane February 2, 2016 at 10:07 AM You told it exactly the way it is and why, John, congratulations. John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 11:53 AM Thanks Lin

James Inman February 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM John, nice write in story form. John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 9:43 AM Thanks James was a tough one!

Sandra Haight February 1, 2016 at 5:52 PM Love the historical theme you chose to use these difficult words, John. Well done! Congrats on your fine win. Sandra John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 5:56 AM Thanks Sandra congrats to you also well done!

Beautiful Scars February 1, 2016 at 5:02 PM Congrats on your placement John *smiles* :)-luloo John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 5:55 AM Thanks congrats to you too!

Daniel Turner January 30, 2016 at 3:07 PM Well done, John. Some very challenging words with an excellent message. A7, but I'm not the judge. John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 5:54 AM Thanks Daniel congrats to you also!