Once upon a sunset, weary, I pondered, meek and teary,
over many faint and spurious homes ashore.
While I plodded, waves were lapping. I nearly missed the comely chap in
purple, rapping sincerely past me once more.
I circled round returning, embarrassment was churning,
the concern on his face, not all it wore.
Thanks m m Mister, I stuttered, though I heard not what he muttered,
while I sheepishly retrieved keys to my door.
The sky was pink if I remember; the last day of November.
Shadows winked at all their members, calling Thor.
As my heart was foxtrot beating, the rain threatened sheeting.
The stranger kept repeating Signorina, the storm!
I heard the darkness creeping, peering, I stood statue still, fearing…
Shouting streams no portal could ignore, began to pour.
The ruckus was unbroken, and the night bared no token.
No words could be spoken for the squall.
Swept up, I flew, wept cups and knew
this day may be my last for evermore.
But the tempest’s artful distemper, ceased its senseless raging temper.
And mercifully, lowered me to the floor.
It’s weighted rage sated, my sanity deflated.
My fate no more waited on collated wrath slated afore.
Though late I was beamish, despite encountering the fiendish
and my squeamish side, no longer held rapport!
When the shadows come a creeping, they’re a threat that will seep in,
don’t let them sweep in, explore
Of courage grab a tankful, a bank full of tranquil,
and recall how much we’ve to be thankful for!
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Lovley write of course the tone reminds me of Poe! Thanks very much for entering your contribution.
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Thanks, what a lovely thing to say.
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You’re very welcome!
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Great tree shadow. You make this scene almost abstract art.
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Thanks Dragonstar. 😀
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Beautiful b&w post, love your edit!
My post at: http://hanshb.wordpress.com/
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Thanks, your site looks great 🙂
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Lovely shadow photo!
Looking forward to your visit at: Shadowy Bench & Six Words
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Thanks so much, your bench is very cool!
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Great musicality and rhythm. I really enjoyed the humour of the piece 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Featured Fiction and commented:
A fun contribution to week 16, with great musicality. Love Happy Notes, also entered some great prose, so don’t miss that via the link-up.
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Thank you so much!
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This is totally badass!
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🙂
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The photo has that creeping feeling – thanks for linking up!
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Thanks 🙂
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I enjoyed this very much and the photo…eeek very creepy.
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😀
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Creeping shadows, indeed! I like it. 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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I did enjoy your delightful joy of the storm and the tranquility to follow.
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Thanks I’m so glad.
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You had me at the first line. The Raven is one of my favorites. After working diligently at my Day Ten assignment your storm is a huge breath of fresh air. I LOVE your words! What a gift. I’m glad to discover your blog.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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lovely lines and photo…
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Thanks so much Sumano
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The way a storm can threaten and come on like this.. really vivid lines.. like something Victorian old and fearful.. a black sea threatening… love it.
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Thanks Bjorn for your eloquent words.
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The rhyme and rhythm of this reminded me of the old poets – very cool!
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Thank you Sherry.
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your image is awesome, luv the story-telling quality, i was just caught and wanted to read more and find out more, plus the rhythm is enchanting
have a nice Sunday
much love…
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Thanks so much Gillena, that’s very kind of you.
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You’ve made me all cheery and shiny with your piece here. It was such a whimsical and rhythmic piece I smiled through it all. even shared it on google-plius.
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Thank you James, I’m so glad to spread some cheer!
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Very beautiful photograph and beautiful words to go with it. Loved your post.
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Thank you Indira. 🙂
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This is very striking. I actually like the time of day when shadows come creeping. I like the approach of a storm, unless it’s a destructive one. Picky about my storms, I guess!
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Thanks for your considered comments. I have been enjoying your shine in The Netherworld too. 🙂
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The sphere effect and the ‘two skies’ are just amazing.
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Thank you! 🙂
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very kewl 🙂 creepy fun 🙂 yup yup 🙂
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Thanks 😀
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