Writing Dreary

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In a terrible mood..

How can I write dreary briefly? The gray veil overcast Reaches down surrounds even soul Why are you so downcast? Dreary plays a great part from start Even roosters' silence Sets this sad somber solemn mood Now dreary needs clearance Poulter's measure Used by Emily Dickinson in many of her works 8,6,8,6 with the six rhyming Usually 8 lines long Sponsor: Brian Strand Contest: Poulter's Measure

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Harry Horsman

Date: 3/14/2012 9:29:00 AM

Sara this has to be one of the best you've ever written, this is just beautiful and so elegant. your dreary i'm afraid has made me read this in awe. hope you are ok. harry

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2012 12:40:00 AM

oh, yes, I do remember the time Brian introduced us to this fine form. I like how you "showed" dreariness with your poem, Sara.

Jack Horne

Date: 3/13/2012 3:12:00 PM

Clever write, my friend - I really must read Dickinson. The only piece I really know of hers is the ghost one. I smiled imagining the quiet roosters. The hens next door are always 'singing' LOL

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/12/2012 4:22:00 PM

This is quite the fantastic write my friend! I believe that the best line in your poem has to be, "Sets this sad somber solemn mood" that line is so fabulous Sara! I really enjoyed your poem that I have read this evening Sara! I love your write! Great Work!!

Erich Goller

Date: 3/12/2012 2:22:00 PM

that's a very nice expressed poem.thanks for sharing it.God bless you, Hugs!Erich

Debra Squyres

Date: 3/12/2012 8:03:00 AM

You've captured dreary very well...enjoyed!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/12/2012 7:51:00 AM

Well done Sara, like it. - Luck in contest for you.Have a lovely day. - oxox Anne-Lise