Lin Lane Poet Terzanelle

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Threshold of Madness

The cold hand of Winter swiftly approaches
Its breath etches frost on my windowpanes
Nearer my threshold, Death now encroaches  

Blood is slowly chilling inside my frail veins
Reaper's wild winds pelts hail on my roof 
His breath etches frost on my windowpanes

Snowdrifts climb higher on the sills in reproof
Huddled in a corner, my fear is spurred
Reaper's wild winds pelts hail on my roof

This room is the chamber where I'll be interred
On the threshold of madness, I'm losing grip
Huddled in a corner, my fear is spurred

Winter's hand has caused a temperature dip
I flinch at the sound of a knock on my door
On the threshold of madness, I'm losing grip

Terror incites me to curse what I abhor
The cold hand of Winter swiftly approaches
I flinch at the sound of a knock on my door
Nearer my threshold, Death now encroaches


August 17, 2017

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Joseph May December 10, 2017 at 5:22 AM I enjoyed this chilling winter tale Lin...Thank you and Congrats on your win Lin Lane September 20, 2022 at 5:44 AM Thanks so much, Joseph.

Charlie Smith September 16, 2017 at 1:40 PM Sorry I'm just finding this little gem, well done Lin on so many different levels... Lin Lane September 16, 2017 at 1:45 PM Your comment was a reminder that I'd been remiss about replying to comments, so thank you for waking me, Charlie...and thanks for liking this one.

Eve Roper September 9, 2017 at 12:52 PM Nicely done, Lin, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Lin Lane September 16, 2017 at 1:44 PM Thanks, Eve.

John Hamilton September 8, 2017 at 9:04 PM Congrats on a great poem, and another great win, you deserve it! Lin Lane September 16, 2017 at 1:44 PM Thanks so much, John.

Anita Harris September 8, 2017 at 10:34 AM Favoriting this one! Congratulations on your contest win! Lin Lane September 16, 2017 at 1:43 PM Thanks, Anita.

Dale Gregory Cozart September 8, 2017 at 9:14 AM Congrats on your win, Lin! Lin Lane September 16, 2017 at 1:43 PM Thanks, Dale.

John Hamilton September 3, 2017 at 6:14 PM Missed this one somehow, coincidence the theme, well done Lin belated congrats on POTD! Lin Lane September 3, 2017 at 6:55 PM An untimely title considering....Thank you, JD

Dean Wood August 21, 2017 at 9:19 AM I have never seen this form before. Kind of like a pantoum, I see. This reads very smoothly; a great job. Your subject is sadly in a very dark place. Congratulations on POTD Lin! Lin Lane August 21, 2017 at 9:34 AM It's a titch of a challenge to write a Terzanelle, but worth the effort. Give it a try, and thank you, Dean.

Vladislav Raven August 19, 2017 at 7:42 AM Hi Lin, congratulations on POTD. This excellent write is well worth the accolade given. Good luck in the contest. This is one ride i am glad i did take. Your words still draw me in to the heart of your vision. Keep letting this gold run from your pen. This has to be a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX Lin Lane August 19, 2017 at 6:59 PM Thank you very much, Mike. Your comments are always encouraging.

Gregory Richard Barden August 19, 2017 at 4:21 AM Oh, this is wonderful, Lin - and so awesome to see your Poem Of the Day - congrats!! What a wonderful Terzanelle and a well-deserved POTD ... just love everything about this, my friend! :-) <3 Lin Lane August 19, 2017 at 6:59 PM Sorry I haven't replied to this and the two after you, Greg. It's been a hectic day due to the ruckus this morning. Thanks for the congrats.

Sunlite Wanter August 18, 2017 at 6:55 PM It's just as good tonight as it was this morning! LOL Congratulations. Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 6:57 PM Thanks for making a return run, Sunlite. Thanks ever so much!

Akkina Downing August 18, 2017 at 5:42 PM Congratulations Lin on your POTD! So beautiful :) Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 5:55 PM Thank you, Atkins.

Frederic Parker August 18, 2017 at 3:52 PM congratulations Lin for POTD, a well-written poem that takes the reader on a ride...good luck in the contest Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 5:54 PM Thanks for riding along, Frederic.

John Lawless August 18, 2017 at 2:17 PM the Terzanelle--a poetic trip to hell...well ...at least for this poet. Great job and congrats on POTD Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 5:52 PM Thank you, John.

Dale Gregory Cozart August 18, 2017 at 11:15 AM Awesome! Congrats on POTD! Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 5:51 PM Thanks a lot, Dale.

Winged Warrior August 18, 2017 at 10:47 AM Congrats!!! lady Lin...a well-obtained POTD...best wishes...^WW^ Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM Thank you very much, jWW

Sunita U.D Palawon August 18, 2017 at 10:43 AM An interesting form to write your verse. Congrats on the POTD. Regs Sunita :) Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM A challenging form but worth the time. Thanks, Sunita.

Keith O.J. Hunt August 18, 2017 at 10:37 AM Congrats Lin on POTD, well deserved! I have to fave this white beauty;-) Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM Thank you on both counts, Keith.

Jan Allison August 18, 2017 at 9:48 AM Dropping back to say many congrats on POTD Lin:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 10:59 AM and many thanks, Jan.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 18, 2017 at 7:43 AM Fantastic pen Lin! I can totally relate, I have equated autumn to dying and winter with death to be reborn in my own cycles, emotional and creative; comes with living in a temperate climate and suffering SAD. Good luck in the contest and congrats on potd! bless xomo Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 7:59 AM In truth, that's exactly my thoughts on the seasons, too. Thank you so much for your kindest of comments and good wishes, Mo.

Joanna Daniel August 18, 2017 at 7:40 AM This is awesome poetry, Lin:) congratulations on POTD too:) Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 7:57 AM Thanks so very much, Jo.

Tim Smith August 18, 2017 at 7:37 AM Big congrats Lin. It is great to see one of the top poets showcased. Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 7:57 AM A BIG thank you for those good thoughts, Tim.

Roy Pett August 18, 2017 at 6:54 AM Congratulations on POTD Lin, this is a marvellous piece of poetry, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, GL in contest. :)) Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 7:56 AM It makes me happy to know you enjoyed it. Thank you Roy.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 18, 2017 at 6:49 AM - Beautifully written, with emotions Lin - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. .... hurray ! :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 7:55 AM Thank you so much for your sweet comments and contest wishes, Anne-Lise.

Klio Tsitsikroni August 18, 2017 at 2:44 AM Wonderful poem and pen. Good luck with the competition, Lin. Lin Lane August 18, 2017 at 4:12 AM Hi Klio, and thanks very much.

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