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The Nameless One

Petrifying prediction proffered.
Abhorrent abominations
and shapeless shadows stalk streets.
Perpetually pitch
as Luna's light lapsed.
Prostrate and pray:
Stygian
nightmare
roused.

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28th April 2017

For the "Form N - Ninette or Nonet" contest, sponsored by Broken Wings.
(Eighth Place)

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Susan Ashley

Date: 1/14/2018 8:30:00 PM

John, this is a dark and mysterious write that I can viscerally feel... Very expressive my friend and belated congrats on your fine win. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2017 4:45:00 PM

Back here to say congrats for your win, John!

John Michaels
Date: 5/9/2017 4:35:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea! Support always appreciated! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/6/2017 9:05:00 AM

Pleased to be back with my congratulations, John. Regards // paul

John Michaels
Date: 5/6/2017 9:17:00 AM

Thanks, Paul. Much appreciated. Regards, John.

Constance La France

Date: 5/5/2017 3:26:00 PM

John congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem

John Michaels
Date: 5/5/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comments, for running the contest and for my placement! Regards, John.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/4/2017 5:42:00 PM

Hi John, You've penned a good write for the contest theme. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved: -)Alexis

John Michaels
Date: 5/4/2017 5:45:00 PM

Hi Alexis. Thanks for your kind comments. Regards, John.

Joseph May

Date: 5/4/2017 1:51:00 PM

Dropping back with my Congrats

John Michaels
Date: 5/4/2017 2:02:00 PM

Thanks, Joseph!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/1/2017 10:21:00 AM

Hello John. Wow. The Nonet is in perfect form. Your theme allows the reader to pause for a moment. Your words are expressive. There is a story there. Good luck with the contest. Well done entirely.

John Michaels
Date: 5/1/2017 10:55:00 AM

Thank you for your comments - always appreciated. I really wanted to do something a bit different for this contest (I ditched my first attempt - Numb - but may upload it at some point if I feel brave)! Thanks so much. Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/29/2017 5:17:00 PM

A very interesting take on the Nameless one. Dark and mysterious!

John Michaels
Date: 4/30/2017 4:13:00 AM

Thanks for your comments, Andrea. Regards, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/29/2017 3:29:00 PM

This sounds mysterious and eerie, John. The shapeless nameless one haunts the dark streets...we cannot see, but we can feel....Regards // paul

John Michaels
Date: 4/30/2017 4:14:00 AM

Thanks, Paul - I was going for a Lovecraftian vibe, but left it ambiguous so the reader can put their own spin on things! Regards, John.