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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 Date: 12/10/2017 5:22:00 AM I enjoyed this chilling winter tale Lin...Thank you and Congrats on your win Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/20/2022 5:44:00 AM Thanks so much, Joseph.

Charlie Smith Date: 9/16/2017 1:40:00 PM Sorry I'm just finding this little gem, well done Lin on so many different levels... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/16/2017 1:45:00 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 Date: 9/9/2017 12:52:00 PM Nicely done, Lin, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/16/2017 1:44:00 PM Thanks, Eve.

John Hamilton Date: 9/8/2017 9:04:00 PM Congrats on a great poem, and another great win, you deserve it! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/16/2017 1:44:00 PM Thanks so much, John.

Anita Harris Date: 9/8/2017 10:34:00 AM Favoriting this one! Congratulations on your contest win! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/16/2017 1:43:00 PM Thanks, Anita.

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 9/8/2017 9:14:00 AM Congrats on your win, Lin! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/16/2017 1:43:00 PM Thanks, Dale.

John Hamilton Date: 9/3/2017 6:14:00 PM Missed this one somehow, coincidence the theme, well done Lin belated congrats on POTD! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 9/3/2017 6:55:00 PM An untimely title considering....Thank you, JD

Dean Wood Date: 8/21/2017 9:19:00 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! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/21/2017 9:34:00 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 Date: 8/19/2017 7:42:00 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 Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/19/2017 6:59:00 PM Thank you very much, Mike. Your comments are always encouraging.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/19/2017 4:21:00 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 Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/19/2017 6:59:00 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 Date: 8/18/2017 6:55:00 PM It's just as good tonight as it was this morning! LOL Congratulations. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 6:57:00 PM Thanks for making a return run, Sunlite. Thanks ever so much!

Akkina Downing Date: 8/18/2017 5:42:00 PM Congratulations Lin on your POTD! So beautiful :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 5:55:00 PM Thank you, Atkins.

Frederic Parker Date: 8/18/2017 3:52:00 PM congratulations Lin for POTD, a well-written poem that takes the reader on a ride...good luck in the contest Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 5:54:00 PM Thanks for riding along, Frederic.

John Lawless Date: 8/18/2017 2:17:00 PM the Terzanelle--a poetic trip to hell...well ...at least for this poet. Great job and congrats on POTD Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 5:52:00 PM Thank you, John.

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/18/2017 11:15:00 AM Awesome! Congrats on POTD! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 5:51:00 PM Thanks a lot, Dale.

Winged Warrior Date: 8/18/2017 10:47:00 AM Congrats!!! lady Lin...a well-obtained POTD...best wishes...^WW^ Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 11:00:00 AM Thank you very much, jWW

Sunita U.D Palawon Date: 8/18/2017 10:43:00 AM An interesting form to write your verse. Congrats on the POTD. Regs Sunita :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 11:00:00 AM A challenging form but worth the time. Thanks, Sunita.

Keith O.J. Hunt Date: 8/18/2017 10:37:00 AM Congrats Lin on POTD, well deserved! I have to fave this white beauty;-) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 11:00:00 AM Thank you on both counts, Keith.

Jan Allison Date: 8/18/2017 9:48:00 AM Dropping back to say many congrats on POTD Lin:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 10:59:00 AM and many thanks, Jan.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/18/2017 7:43:00 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 Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 7:59:00 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 Date: 8/18/2017 7:40:00 AM This is awesome poetry, Lin:) congratulations on POTD too:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 7:57:00 AM Thanks so very much, Jo.

Tim Smith Date: 8/18/2017 7:37:00 AM Big congrats Lin. It is great to see one of the top poets showcased. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 7:57:00 AM A BIG thank you for those good thoughts, Tim.

Roy Pett Date: 8/18/2017 6:54:00 AM Congratulations on POTD Lin, this is a marvellous piece of poetry, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, GL in contest. :)) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 7:56:00 AM It makes me happy to know you enjoyed it. Thank you Roy.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/18/2017 6:49:00 AM - Beautifully written, with emotions Lin - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. .... hurray ! :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 7:55:00 AM Thank you so much for your sweet comments and contest wishes, Anne-Lise.

Klio Tsitsikroni Date: 8/18/2017 2:44:00 AM Wonderful poem and pen. Good luck with the competition, Lin. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/18/2017 4:12:00 AM Hi Klio, and thanks very much.

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