The Road To Mordor

The daylight fades now; soon the moon will glide
Across the canvas of the sky that, wide
And black, spans far above. Below, we bide
Our time and wait. I glance from side to side
At my companions on this dreadful ride.

These are the haunted woods where many died.
The path is treacherous, and with each stride
Becomes more so. I think foul creatures cried
While circling overhead. We have to hide.

I fear we cannot really trust our guide.
Perhaps it would be better to divide:
Have some go on, and others turn aside
To draw off the pursuit. We must decide
And each walk to our doom with fear and pride.

2/13/2017
For contest Monorhyme
Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton

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Date: 7/24/2018 10:01:00 PM
A powerful write, Agnes. Congrats.
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Date: 2/19/2017 4:50:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Agnes:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/19/2017 4:50:00 PM
Thanks, Jan.
Date: 2/18/2017 9:18:00 PM
Great write, Agnes! Congrats!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/19/2017 4:51:00 PM
Thanks, Kim.
Date: 2/18/2017 6:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well done monorhyme.
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Date: 2/19/2017 4:51:00 PM
Thanks, Janis.
Date: 2/18/2017 6:30:00 PM
Very good Monorhyme scary, Agnes, congratulations on your win :) hug Eve
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Date: 2/19/2017 4:52:00 PM
Thanks, Eve.
Date: 2/15/2017 3:40:00 PM
I think this is great, Agnes. Such an imaginative subject. Good luck in the contest. +7 // Barry
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Date: 2/19/2017 4:54:00 PM
Thanks, Barry.
Date: 2/14/2017 7:45:00 AM
This is absolutely great Agnes, it's not only monorhyme, it also paints the atmosphere of Mordor so well! Good luck in the contest.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/19/2017 4:54:00 PM
Thanks, Darren.
Date: 2/13/2017 11:02:00 PM
A 7 for this well-written, dramatic piece, Agnes! Janice
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Date: 2/19/2017 4:55:00 PM
Thanks, Janice.
Date: 2/13/2017 8:58:00 PM
Mistress of the rings Dear Agnes, well done...
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/13/2017 9:40:00 PM
Thanks, Charlie.
Date: 2/13/2017 5:43:00 PM
You did this challenge VERY Well, AGnes. I pity Shadow having to judge only ten winners.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/13/2017 9:39:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Date: 2/13/2017 4:03:00 PM
I am not a Tolkein fan Agnes but I did enjoy your descriptive rhyme:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/13/2017 4:52:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. That is just what came out when I tried the monorhyme ;)
Date: 2/13/2017 3:22:00 PM
This was really nice Agnes. This should do well in the contest.
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Date: 2/13/2017 2:51:00 PM
I like this, Agnes! Best wishes in the contest! Blessings, Kim
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