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*Selenophila
Ballet of calm swans glissades, silhouette
placed culled singles tryst, pond sides by vast knoll,
balters few burbled matches. Grasped sunset
whilst espy eyes pry, as through a peephole,
faint lights pair, a porcelain minuet.
Lain on their fleeces, woolgathering whirled --
supine visages, prompt smeared tattooed rouge
-- upgrades furtive vagary functions, twirled
tendrils e'er sensing blond frames ... whelve amour
amongst enthused pristine hearts, fused refuge
sonder renaissance ere night's prism, savior
per drawn orphic sight, a ringed rainbow moon,
selenophiles resplendent moored grandeur
flame, epoch pairs euphoric dulcet swoon.
*Selenophila: Loving the moon and finding it soothingly captivating.
2021 May 19
*4th Place*
Summer love sonnet
~~John Hamilton: Judged 2021 May 24
a limning rush of sinister
fiery angry flames bent avast
analogous copse,
where every limb bough, bore full
roaring furnace hot blast
spewing weighty incendiary volcanic
magmatic eruption out classed
Krakatoa, no longer the benchmark,
sans most powerful trajectory arc
this latest supernatural phenomena poetic
pre sent dent trumpeting not don
shearing, slamming,
and stripping off tree bark
(most definitely paging the innocuous Clark
Kent, where like loess lain
during Pleistocene Epoch
rendered, manifested dark
kenning shroud likened
to world wide webbing em brace
where lava floes easily did
(like a poetic souped up Chevy)
out to chase innocent prey
smoothing over (akin to mason,
or gigantic glazier) clearly shining deface
of planet Earth with a smooth glassy like face
though starkly barren, bereft, bilked
every last trace of civilization
nonetheless exhibiting amazing grace
which global catastrophic event poo tin brake
fast upon ONE haughty, egoistic
arrogant *****Sapiens chief drake
particularly Reich king machine "FAKE"
superman usurping free reign crowning himself
totalitarian American tyrant,
bare ring his right arms
emulating gesticulation sans dictatorship
of the Proletariat make
pact with credo of Karl, Harpo,
Groucho, and Chico Marx,
where mortals DID NOT quake
especially empowered youths
asper grassroots action they did take.
I woke from a deep repose to intense alertness.
From the dream. I lay perfectly still listening,
to the silence. The room was icy cold. I sighed.
The dream, the odyssey into space, the void
A tear of fear fell. It had been so real.
I had lain on the bed, once more, or was it a bed?
The alien, an otherworldly creature bent over me.
He touched my face while I twisted and wrenched away.
Why could I not see his face? He came and went.
He stroked, caressed and fondled my hair.
The room was dark, gloomy and gauzy dark,
except for one small window where stars glittered.
They blazed brilliant while we swirled past, the speed,
unfathomable, incomprehensible to me. A destination,
into deep space, it seemed. The speed beyond my concept.
Somewhere, I could hear low male voices, but could not,
distinguish or ascertain the words. Slowly I sat up,
and stood. I walked to the only door and opened it.
The room was dim and shadowy. One side held machines,
and equipment, ticking, pulsing and flashing and the other side,
was rows of seats where the aliens sat together talking.
The front of the room was a huge window, a window to a strange,
weird, fantastic world suffused with blinking, shimmering flashes,
of light, vivid and multi-hued and amazing. I walked to the window,
my long raven hair grazing the cold, icy floor. Turning I saw,
the aliens looking towards me in silence, tall dark silhouettes,
unfriendly, stony, uncaring, unfeeling and merciless, or so it seemed . . .
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September 1, 2012
Poetry/Narrative/Space Silence
Copyright Protected, ID 09-417-647-01
All Rights Reserved, 2012, Constance La France
For the Standard contest, Deep Space
Sponsor, Nathan D, Judged 10/05/2012
Sixth Place
I give what I can –
and I take what I must.
I try to be selfless –
(but stay) hesitant to trust.
Not because there is –
no such thing as loyalty.
But because I deserve –
love rooted in reality.
From my friends and my family –
in relationships too…
I deserve to feel safe –
with people who stay true.
So, why has it taken so long? –
Am I crazy?
Peaking Nirvana –
it’s flooded my head lately.
But I will not lie though –
it’s hard to embrace.
My newfound high standards –
well, they’re scary to chase.
Now, I tug to-and-fro –
with my fears which are hardwired.
With intense doubtful thinking –
it’s hard to stay inspired.
See, loving lost people –
(has just) left me here lonely.
And this loneliness? Dangerous –
wondered if I’m worth loving.
I need to remember, though –
to know that I am good.
I have so much love to give –
Probably much more than I should.
I know that I am kind –
that I am patient, and a good friend.
So, surely my story –
it just must have a good end!
When I was 14 –
I didn’t think I’d see 15.
But here I am at 30 –
So, in that way? Guess I’m winning!
I doubled my lifespan –
honestly, I don’t know how.
Guess somewhere inside these bones –
has lain strength up until now.
A life of fearing death –
when your own self is the danger.
Would have anybody begging –
for their life in whispered prayers.
But then again, here I am –
battle-scarred but standing.
Somehow I have managed –
(to plant) my feet and stick the landing.
I hope that I can learn –
(to) embrace these all-new mindsets.
For I must have a purpose –
but I still must seek to find it.
So, I can’t let my fears take charge –
or let them try to hide it.
For fear has ruled my life –
(but will) no longer leave me blinded.
So, tonight is the night –
that I am paving my own way.
And despite me being scared –
I will still do it afraid.
I can do this.
The blog,
I sweep away poets
As if I were a blackened abyss amongst the fog
Do not summon my presence
For I am the your blog
I am here for your life
I am worse than smog
I am your neighbors blog
Days go by
I log in, I post, I log out
I sit in a blissful fog
These blog entrees have taken you all captive
Have you worked your days only to awaken active
Children play games
Adults know no difference
Yet they become stranded to this nuisance
Salvage what you may
For the home crowd brews an everlasting chant
Easy, breath deeply, do not pant
A single gasp, twin winds, blown past your sin
I forgive you, for there is nothing left to amend
You’re going to love me when it ends
What more could I do with this pen
Look for me today and you shall find me no more
The eagerness that’s lain behind what you have become to adore
I will allow you to make peace with it
Now I will take you from ease, do you miss it
Go ahead pull up your sleeves
Rest next to your beloved eve
Forgive me, for I have made comfort with what you believe
But no worries It is now my time to leave
I am here for your life
I am worse than smog
I am your neighbor’s blog
Days go by
I log in, I post, I log out
I sit in a blissful fog
Form:
If the facts were plain
Lain on a sheet of white
It would still be fuzzy
With all the was he, was she...right
So, he led and she followed
Habit, to the place of secrets
Knowing he wouldn't talk
And she was certain to keep it
....hidden
........................deep
....................................where, even she, couldn't go
He didn't need a face
Only a way, that led to the place
Where familiarity played
While her growth stayed
...put....careful, to never move
Safety was found in routine
Afraid, until it was done
Then she could go free
Though her mind was broken, she would run
...like children do
It was when things got different
Even the air was terror
That she pulled against habit
Trying help him avoid an error
...in behavior
.......just trying somethin' new
.......................like molestation had a flavor
WAIT!!!!
Choice....if this is love, doesn't love have choice!?!
......or does SHE lose.......
.................................can't go there......back, gotta get back
.............on my back
......................................I think it's over........
"When you get over
Maybe you can GIVE back!"
She arose and died
As the forever bond, lied
Until LOVE came and untied
The veil of the virgin bride.
Written by Trudy Schrader on 10/29/2019
Scented Leaves
Flowery fragrance sorts divisive airflow and cooperates amidst plethoric aubergines that bathe breathlessly, brushing raised exemplars of strewn unfurled chartreuse fronds, lain in the wake of humble pattered feet enthralled in its tangy betrothed crisp path,
Ingratiating themselves against engaging tickles of countless laddered leaves being crushed, bursting citrus piquant squirts that flavors a blessed orangey tawny forest of verdurous lime greens and lemony leaflets of carpeted existence essences,
Autumn gifts a luminous prism of extraordinary combinations touching rainbow eyes to favor, and unimaginable pleasure of incalculable noses to savor, as per crowning Heaven, immerse its creation re sun-drenched over-shades lathered in a pool of multiple redolences.
2019 November 12
*1st Place*
SCENTED LEAVES
~~Kim Rodrigues
Christmas once brought all the people joy
Santa bringing presents for the girls and boys
Shrieks of delight could be heard on Christmas Day
As the children unravelled all their toys to play
And the parents as well spreading good cheer
Be it strangers or friends all the same that time of year
Remembering long ago the birth of our Lord
That beautiful child who Mary adored
Even man to man in the trenches they ceased
Fighting the war on that day of peace
Crossing the lines where their dead friends had lain
Remembering our Lord as brothers again
All that is gone now the streets filled with blood
The inhumanity of man only seen wearing hoods
It's the innocent who suffer the one's who don't know
Why they lost their limbs well maybe God knows
For the lepers of society who fight in his name
They're making more bombs ready to maim
And now all the people in this country will dread
The coming of December now Christmas is dead.
Can i ever forget that you
ever existed in my heart,
Knowing the pain it caused
me deep down my heart.
Each time i think of how it
all got to this very point,
Only helps to send shock
waves down my spines and
joints.
It seems the joy you
brought to my life,
Was cut short before it even
began with a knife.
It seems you lasted just for
few days,
While deep down my heart i
long for you everyday.
Wishing and hoping we can
go back to the day i found
you,
When the whole of my life
changed to brand new.
Bringing to me the
happiness i never once felt
before,
And an ebullient love i once
hoped for.
You gave me hope for a
better tomorrow,
By erasing all of my
unending sorrows.
You gave me a great sense
of humour,
Each time there is a scene
of a tumour.
You made my life as sweet
as it can be,
Even when there are things
that can sting me like a bee.
How can i forget that
amazing smile of yours,
That kept me dazzling
beyond many hours.
How about the joy you
gave me knowing that you
are my best friend,
Went a long way to bring all
my fears to an end.
And then every thing fell
apart,
The very moment you left
by breaking my heart.
First you made every thing
seems like an horrible
nightmare,
And brought to me an
emotional darkness in an
hare.
You turned every Grimes of
happiness to pain,
And every traces of love to
lain.
Making my eyes abated
with tears,
More than what my heart
can bear.
Pain of a broken heart is all
i can feel,
And the aching of a
bleeding knee.
All i have now is an empty
and shattered heart,
That needs a taste of a
rebirth.
It all happened very fast,
And now i'll try to put every
thing in the past.
And keep hoping for a
better future,
Without the glance of your
picture.
All i know is that no matter
the way it may seem,
You'll forever in my heart
remain evergreen.
Oh Love! Throb and thrill of my life
Why you desert me in my strife?
Why stay far, giving no delight?
Don't fade like a symphony sweet.
Won’t you come near and ease my pain
Can’t you see me in sorrows lain?
Be with me as my guiding sprite
Don't fade like a symphony sweet.
Help me set goals when I am dull
Hold hand when I'm about to fall
Infuse strength when I face defeat
Don't fade like a symphony sweet.
Make me happy when I’m in gloom
From silence, what should I assume?
Please don't be stubbornly quiet.
Don't fade like a symphony sweet.