The darkness winds and willow
Weeping against the window
I throw a few coals on the fire
The table and the chair, once my desire,
Melt to merely shadows on the wall
Deep in the dungeon I recall
Thoughts, sombre and sinister
Evaporates in the blister
Bound to the time and hour
Everything seems to turn sour
We plan for skyscrapers so high
Demolished shattered they lie
Meshed to merely shadows on the wall
Dancing to a solemn tune then stall
With organ accompaniment
Comes the prelude before department
When it comes to the root of the shoot
It packs its case in a lawsuit
Love is merely shadows on the wall
Lingering memories a mediocre call
Darkness no stranger to the night
Piercing light upholds their might
Black or white embellished specks
Convoy to pay the last respects
Wondering how long it will last
An existence of extreme contrast
Life is merely shadows on the wall
Relinquished souls darkness call
Author notes
Prompt: Shadows
Inspired by: Skadu's teen die muur - Koos Du Plessis
A contest entry
- Shadows by Danna Hobart.
390 points, ended October 12, 2008, 28 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Life is merely shadows on the wall ..ah..this is not only a philosophical truth you created but at the same time..you touched the hearts of the readers as well..I love the thoughts of crescendo which were coming one by one to bring the final line..well done...
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Dark and mysterious, and a little forboding. These shadows don't at all seem safe or comforting to me, rather I feel desolate, missing the usual comforts... obviously this is written so well that it can evoke our individual memories and fears. An excellent use of your wonderful talent. Good luck in the contest!
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You were spot on! This poem was suppose to make one feel desolate. Thank you for reading and also you kind words.
Love,
Rachel.
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Thank you for entering.
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As a child I was frightened of shadows. As I grew older I regarded a shadow as a guardian that could see in the dark. Your words remind me of my latter understanding. The rhyming is stellar and the content mysteriously beauteous! I wish you the best in the contest.
Much Love ♥
Renee
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