Transformed

One summer in a garden at midnight,
I chanced upon an angel standing where
the moon made a mosaic with its light.
He must have come from heaven; oh how fair
his alabaster skin and eyes of blue!
The guardian of my heart he might be.
How wrong I was! For that which would ensue
was nothing like what he had promised me.

At first his eyes were azure skies until
the dark clouds came; my angel man transformed.
The windows to his soul gave me a chill.
His mind was twisted like a maze. There stormed
inside his body a chimera soul,
for wickedness had swallowed him up whole.

Written February 14, 2016
for the Chimera World Contest of  Nayda Ivette Negron
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Johnson Avatar
February 24, 2017 at 9:21 AM
The definition of chimera is interesting, in that it, I think is easy to jump on the ensued opinion that lied before and comdemn an innocent lost soul. May love fill the heart of each beautiful creature. And especially the ugly ones. :/ Great word for a contest Nayda.
Marie Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 6:51 PM
Terrific writing Andrea! Great visuals through your very descriptive words and the title is so well suited. Excellent writing, a most enjoyable, spooky read :-) blessings, lynn
Inman Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Chilling!
Walker Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Great sonnet dear sis. Had me loving this image and wham it changed and I wanted nothing to do with him. Great job.
Polydoro Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 11:05 AM
Great sonnet Andrea - congrats on your placement :)
Lindley Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 12:31 PM
You have written a truly deep and masterful sonnet my good friend! A fav and a most solid 7 ... Such deep imagery, and excellent flow.
Negron Flores Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations Andrea on the placement of the contest. Excellent mythological sonnet.
Smith Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 3:11 PM
A wonderful write Andrea, congratulations on placing in the contest...
Andresen Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 8:11 AM
- Andrea, here there was many a beautiful lines and words - Enjoy reading :) - Good luck in the contest - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Trifiatis Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 2:18 AM
Chimera: Greek mythology glorified in your captivating poem dear, Andrea! Absolutely marvelous!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:24 PM
Incredible sonnet, Andrea...I love how you used the words, and if I could write in meter as well as you, I'd be thrilled. You do it so well it seems effortless. Lots of luck but I doubt you'll need it Hugs, Rhonda
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:19 PM
Hey Andrea, thank you for the kind words tonight...too kind! If I have THE GIFT, it's a learned one from poets like yourself.
May Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:07 PM
The midnight moon has that effect!...Very nicely penned Andrea...best wishes
Beaufort Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 7:33 PM
I guess we should be careful before we really get attached and committed to someone or something. You tell the story with such elegance and flair plus the moonlight is perfect. It makes me think of crazy behavior. I probably mentioned there will be a once or twice in a lifetime event on August 21, 2017. It passes right through the heart of Iowa.
Anish Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 6:14 PM
What a fine fantasy tale you tell with this poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Michaels Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 1:23 PM
Creepy! I love the way this starts very tranquil and my thoughts were that it was going to be a love story, then *bam!* in comes the sucker punch. Good luck with the competition!
Turner Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:42 AM
You know better than to eat Polish sausage before bedtime, it makes you have nightmares. Very dark, Andrea. Having a bad day?
Daniel Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 3:09 AM
Sounds frightening, Andrea:) great use of the words:)
Spagnola Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 1:06 AM
OMG Andrea!!Your Sonnet is so moving, so strong a 7+ :) You have created the imagery & energy that oh~so many humans have felt..Your piece speaks for many....peace, jill
Green Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 5:15 PM
The darker side of Andrea comes out in this wonderfully written poem. This is a sure winner. You used the required words perfectly.
Allison Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 4:34 PM
quite a creepy poem Andrea good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Parker Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 4:14 PM
as it is for all men at first appearance we seem like glimmering Knights at second look we are seen for who or what we truly are...and then the disappoints begin..ha ha...good luck in the contest
Stebbings Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 3:57 PM
Excellent but chilling, Andrea. Best to keep away from moons at midnight. Good luck with the contest. // Barry
Rycroft Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Great Chimera Andrea x well done x
Rodrigues Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM
skies turned wicked! Lovely and frightening images! Nice, Andrea!
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