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MOLASS: English Mid 16th century word (in an earlier sense). North-american molasses.

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Umbra of Night

The winding roads weave in and out
Through the thick murkiness of my mind
Molass density permeates this soupy blackout 
Opening the door for foggy convoluted whimsy
A marginal lucidity that’s delicate and flimsy
A menacing daze to which I am resigned

On the threshold sitting so precarious
I waver uncontrollably with wits amiss
Of a mind gone off track and delirious
Vile visions born of darkness whirl inside my head
That they might escape is what most I dread
Those shadowy creatures that umbra nights dismiss



Read on air by invitation  ~  June 22, 2020  'LATE NIGHT POETS'

AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on January 4, 2019 for contest RHYME TIME 7- DEEP AND DARK sponsored by LU LOO  -  RANKED 1ST
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Medders Tobechi Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 4:41 PM
Dark and vivid imagery makes this piece so moving. Congratulations.
Gauthier Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 12:35 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Janis.
Haight Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Deep and dark is your beautifully-written poem, Line! Congratulations on your First Place win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 12:36 AM
Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Sandra.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 11:58 PM
A Fav for me. Went straight to my list, as I understand this mind so well. Good luck in the contest.
Gauthier Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 12:36 AM
Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated.
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