Wild Is the Night

Pick a Title – Wild Is the Night – Sponsor: Edward Ibeh 1-9-25
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Wild Is the Night

Night wakes
In atonality of imploding infernos
Stretches,
Tossing matted tresses,
Throws off serene quilts 
Of winter’s full golden moonlight
To thrash about with bare feet
On icy floors,
Tripping over the remains of dawn
Where shreds of crumpled thoughts,
Like shards of icy hailstones,
Claw at windowpanes 
Clothed in nakedness.

Night shivers
As jumbled fangs of hunger
Rattle chimes and unbroken stares
When gusts of darkness ravage lullabies, 
Gnaw on jawbones of savaged dreamscapes,
To race through hairpin curls of obsession
Night huddles
In tempests of dead ends,
Decorated by fixations,
By graffiti of the grotesque,
Where despair masquerades in cyclones of deception,
Storms of mania as solutions.

Whispers of wind driven earworms hatch,
Step in front of Heaven’s voice,
Cutting into Heaven’s heart
With blades of infected gales;
As the blood of angels stains doves
Anxiety floods in downpours
When the litany of the hours tosses and turns
In explosions of black noise;
Wild night paces in midnight, 
Caught by scurrying tornedos,
Waiting
For the first light of resurrection.
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Carber Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A great poem!
Velasco Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This poem really spoke to me—it captures the wild, restless nights when anxiety takes over and peace feels so far away. Yet beneath the chaos, there’s a quiet hope for dawn and healing that feels deeply comforting. It’s like a raw, honest glimpse into the mind’s storm and the promise of calm to come.
George Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Night wakes.... ............ ............ Tripping over the remains of dawn Where shreds of crumpled thoughts, Like shards of icy hailstones, Claw at windowpanes Clothed in nakedness." What a fitting introduction to a fearful and wild night. Each image adds to the horror of the night.' Jumbled fangs of hunger, cyclones of despair, storms of mania' - all are great expressions. Dear Sam, you are indeed an excellent wordsmith with deep insight. Congratulations on your poem being at the top of the first 100 poems.
Buehler Avatar
February 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
So beautiful and touching, dear friend. Congratulations on this wonderful poem being number one on the top 100 list. Blessings.
Nyaga Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Beautiful and Rymes well.. Could make a great song//Blessings In Almighties Light
Ashley Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, I am captivated by each intriguing imagery as the imageries cascade in rich torrents down the poetic page. I enjoyed word choices like "clothed in nakedness" and "blades of infected gales" - your imagery and metaphors so visual, so visceral! Sprinklings of alliteration and assonance add a gentle gleam and are done with poetic finesse. An intense emotional piece, my sweet poetry sis! Congrats for your brilliant poem being #1 on the top 100! Your golden pen shines! Warmest wishes sent on white whispers of sky blue zephyrs.. ~Susan
Omar Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Bless you!
Kauffman Avatar
February 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thank you! Blessings are a rich gift! Sending you blessings!
Proxenos Avatar
February 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Hi Sam, this poem is intense, such profound depth I drowned with immense pleasure, rising only to take a breath at lines like 'Tripping over the remains of dawn'......'Where despair masquerades in cyclones of deception'.......'When the litany of the hours tosses and turns in explosions of black noise' - what an imagination!!!!! Congratulations on best poem in Poetry Soup -1st place - and congrats on your win in the contest. Both so truly deserved Sam my friend, Blessings, Jennifer.
Hawksley Avatar
February 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Thank you for crafting such a potent and evocative piece. Your words have not only challenged my perceptions but also provided a sanctuary where the tumult of life is met with the promise of transformation. I look forward to your future works, confident that they will continue to break boundaries and offer both solace and provocation in equal measure.
Watt Avatar
February 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Love this, Samba. You are such a powerful wordsmith. We are strangers in a strange land longing for resurrection. Sincere congrats for achieving #1 new poem with this gripping write. My best to you ~ R&Rbro
Kauffman Avatar
February 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
My dearest friend, have been thinking about you and here you are! What a joy to see your message! Thank you so much for your note of congratulations. This placement is such an honor! Every once in a while one gets to write a poem like Wild Is the Night. Indeed, in our nightmarish midnights we look for the solutions of grace and resurrection in a new dawn! Your words are a gift R&R bro! Happy Valentine's Day! Sending you bunches of blessings! Two weeks until spring training!!
Sambourne Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Excellent write, Sam. I especially like the personification of night that "shivers" and "huddles" in a storm's tempest. Congratulations on your top placement. Best wishes.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win. Great Write.... Have a blessed day writing away................
Brul Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Poetry at its best! I am speechless. An absolute faveeeee!!! ^___^JCB
Kauffman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Dearest JCB! What a beautiful response to this poem! Now I am the one who is speechless and so grateful for your fav! Sending back ^-^ to you along with blessings of spring renewal! Thank you!
Alex Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
"Night shivers" - Highly poetic. Grand writing. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Hi Chris! How wonderful to hear from you with your note of congratulations and wonderful compliments! Thank you! So grateful for your support. Sending you blessings and my gratitude! Love seeing your picture!
Ibeh Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this exceptional poem, Sam. " Night shivers As jumbled fangs of hunger Rattle chimes and unbroken stares" That's such a great line! Stunning imagery throughout!
Kauffman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Greetings, Edward! I am so honored by your placement of this poem. Your theme for this contest was just amazing and really inspired me! Thank you for all that you do to make PS such a special, supportive community! Sending you Lenten blessings of renewal!
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Resurrection, indeed, we long for that. Your poem reminds me of the horror raging in California, I am begging God for His intervention and to send rain and put those fires out. This earth and life, oh my goodness, what can I even say. You wrote this incredibly.
Kauffman Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We do, indeed, BJ! THis poem was written before the fires started - ironic and eerie especially in light of your recent experience! I, too, have been in prayer for LA as I watch these fires spread. Rain and calm would be a miracle. Thank you for your lovely compliments and your message. It is comforting to know we have so many partners in prayer! Blessings!!
Mcintosh Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Surely a wild night, indeed. God bless you always, friend. Love, Gina
Kauffman Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thank you so much, dear Gina! As I mentioned to Paige this theme brought up those nights that all of us have when we can't sleep. They are indeed wild. Sending you blessings and my gratitude, my friend. Sending you overflowing blessings for the new year and sweet slumbers!!
Hind Avatar
January 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Really fascinating and deep honestly - Night shivers As jumbled fangs of hunger Rattle chimes and unbroken stares" - "Gnaw on jawbones of savaged dreamscapes"....
Kauffman Avatar
January 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you so much, Paige! Looking at this contest theme I thought of the wildness of sleepless nights that all of us experience - the night terrors and thoughts that won't stop. Was hoping to capture that universal experience in a poem that relates to this experience. Thank you for your perceptive feedback. I feel like I achieved my goal. So appreciate your response. More blessings for the new year to you!
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