Thy Task Is Done

I resigned myself to be alone,
when, lo, your lash cut to the bone!

I stood still in the husk of stalwart stones,
designs forgotten so soon,
As I glimpsed 'pon starlight.

Now my very blood has altered course,
and my steps fall in a passioned march,
Now I can see that there is nothing worse,
than to thirst for you and ne'er sate the parch. 

The moon comes so soon,
I move swift to take your hand,
your eyes grow so soft,
We twine ourselves into one,
Destiny - thy task is done.

Written for "It's All About Four" contest, sponsored by Broken Wings
19 April 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:56 PM
J.I., congratulations on your placement Hugs Eve ~`*
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May 2, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Congrats on your win! And thanks
Dietrich Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 5:35 PM
this one is pretty amazing! Congrats for your win. I am glad to now see this because it's so profound.
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April 30, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Thanks; yours has some powerful imagery
La France Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 10:54 AM
JI, congratulations on your placement in my contest with this lovely write, well done !
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April 30, 2018 at 10:17 PM
Thanks for sponsoring! It was a challenging and rewarding contest
Inman Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Very, very nice write. I like your phrasing and the last line is great.
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April 30, 2018 at 10:17 PM
Thanks; I'm a big fan of your entry
Gauthier Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 7:38 AM
Congrats on your win, J.I.
F. Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 10:15 PM
Thanks! Yours was quite intense and good
Gentry Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 3:18 AM
Congratulations on your win. An amazing poem, imagery beautiful. Enjoyed.
F. Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 10:14 PM
Thanks; I also enjoyed yours. Very warm!
Ashley Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 6:24 PM
An absolutely beautiful poem, J.I. We tend to find love when we least expect it.. 'Now my very blood has altered course' - an amazing line! That whole stanza is gorgeous.. I enjoyed the passionate desire and romance of your poem adorned with lovely rhythm and rhymes. Best wishes for a win..
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April 20, 2018 at 10:16 PM
Thank you!
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April 19, 2018 at 8:08 PM
Amazing creativity!!! Bravo!! Enjoyed reading..
F. Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thanks!
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