Thy Death

‘neath the fear of man and joy of mate,
bequeath thy death and burrow thy fate-
‘tis a filament of life strung straight,
bestowing a trait... of death too late


2.18.20
Poe-etic Verse Poetry Contest
Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rodrigues Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 3:18 PM
So interesting, Luloo! Love that first line! Congratulations!
Messina Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 5:56 AM
Wow, Luloo. You nailed it with this Poe-etic verse. Awesome write.. Congrats on your winning placement. Hugs Charlie
Watt Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 12:08 AM
Lu Loo, you captured that essence of Poe so well in your style and word choices. Congrats on your win ~ John
Somadas Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 9:08 PM
One of the best I read.. These poe-etic verses make me a fan of Poe..Great win..
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