Poetry competition CLOSED 2nd November 2017 4:38pm
WINNER
MadameLavender
MadameLavender
RUNNERS-UP:
Jade-Pandora
and God-Is-In-The-Rain
AFFINITY OF NIGHT
Poetry Contest Description
Write a poem describing the beauty of the darkness. Inspire me, the more cryptic and verbose the better. Let your inner nyctophile be your muse.
- Two weeks. I may extend later on.
- Must be a NEW write.
- Up to two submissions per poet.
- No length requirements or restrictions.
- I will select the winner and runner-up.
- No explicit content or vulgarities, please.
- Write in any style you wish.
- Can be based on personal experience, third-party or entirely fiction.
- Must be a NEW write.
- Up to two submissions per poet.
- No length requirements or restrictions.
- I will select the winner and runner-up.
- No explicit content or vulgarities, please.
- Write in any style you wish.
- Can be based on personal experience, third-party or entirely fiction.
Anonymous
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Hello Darkness
his betrayal
pushed me to a journey
from hopes to the brink
of the bottomless abyss
eyes shut I dived
into the darkness beyond
the blindness of my heart
the flight of my soul
slowly drifting in velvet
touching its satin coldness
with my floating spirit
around my willing senses
peace and quiet as in the womb
listening eyes closed to drum beats
celebrating ,heart and soul's coalescence
with the welcoming darkness
I awaited to be born
or be forward bound
away from the darkness
and its deafening silence
a pin prick of light
words incessantly whispered
into my ears.....
fight fight fight
the dark velvet curtain
ripped in half
and I saw life again
but wished I remained hidden
darkness expelled
sanctuary dispelled
my heart's desire
sometimes dwell
in the velvet darkness.
his betrayal
pushed me to a journey
from hopes to the brink
of the bottomless abyss
eyes shut I dived
into the darkness beyond
the blindness of my heart
the flight of my soul
slowly drifting in velvet
touching its satin coldness
with my floating spirit
around my willing senses
peace and quiet as in the womb
listening eyes closed to drum beats
celebrating ,heart and soul's coalescence
with the welcoming darkness
I awaited to be born
or be forward bound
away from the darkness
and its deafening silence
a pin prick of light
words incessantly whispered
into my ears.....
fight fight fight
the dark velvet curtain
ripped in half
and I saw life again
but wished I remained hidden
darkness expelled
sanctuary dispelled
my heart's desire
sometimes dwell
in the velvet darkness.
Angel and Demon of Darkness
Her dark hair, green eyes and
Everything about her are enclosed
In darkness. Every glow and strand
Of light is gone. The discomposed
Dirt beneath her feet and the air is all
Around her as she searches for
Her latest victim. Behind every wall
She lays hidden. Behind every door
She sneaks and stays within the shadows.
She is the angel and demon of the night.
It is a destiny and path that she chose
To follow. In her bones it feels right.
Everything about her are enclosed
In darkness. Every glow and strand
Of light is gone. The discomposed
Dirt beneath her feet and the air is all
Around her as she searches for
Her latest victim. Behind every wall
She lays hidden. Behind every door
She sneaks and stays within the shadows.
She is the angel and demon of the night.
It is a destiny and path that she chose
To follow. In her bones it feels right.
Written by eswaller
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"Children of the sun!" (Written by "God is in the Rain")
Days of bright darkness...
Full of light that brings sadness...
Into their life of madness...
Children of the Sun!
Just as once death of others gave birth to new start...
Now ceases HER pounding heart...
once it stops, she'll be torn appart!
Children of the Sun!!
With love, she watched her children rise...
Ever since she brought life into their eyes!
But today who stays, DIES!!
Children of the Sun!!!
All the love will soon smother!
In Day brighter than any other!!
Staring at their dying Mother!!!
Children of the Sun!!!!
Note: as I expect every submission here to be directly celebrating the Darkness.... and every poet her to have better skills than me.... I would like to submit this work that celebrates it indirectly....
to explain: the sun is blowing up and as the planet with all it's inhabitants is soon to be burned to chrisp - "children of the sun" finally trully realize how beautifull are nights, and how beautifull is the Darkness.
Note2: if you feel like this work does not fit the requirements, please just write me and I will tear it down.
Days of bright darkness...
Full of light that brings sadness...
Into their life of madness...
Children of the Sun!
Just as once death of others gave birth to new start...
Now ceases HER pounding heart...
once it stops, she'll be torn appart!
Children of the Sun!!
With love, she watched her children rise...
Ever since she brought life into their eyes!
But today who stays, DIES!!
Children of the Sun!!!
All the love will soon smother!
In Day brighter than any other!!
Staring at their dying Mother!!!
Children of the Sun!!!!
Note: as I expect every submission here to be directly celebrating the Darkness.... and every poet her to have better skills than me.... I would like to submit this work that celebrates it indirectly....
to explain: the sun is blowing up and as the planet with all it's inhabitants is soon to be burned to chrisp - "children of the sun" finally trully realize how beautifull are nights, and how beautifull is the Darkness.
Note2: if you feel like this work does not fit the requirements, please just write me and I will tear it down.
Master Specter
Skies frown upon a fleeting summer
draping clouds of rain and thunder.
Leaving pleats on veils to shimmer
dreams of hollows waiting to stir
fear masked by children’s laughter
Master is here, gather clothes for her:
A gown of shadows in black and silver
from crows that chitter with fervor
trapped beneath a corset of anger.
Thorns are her tiara, mist her slipper.
Shoulders draped with just her hair
enchant clouds to part with glamor
to a touch from her ether finger.
With every step she draws splendor
like bleach washing out color.
Her fingers pierce the veil like a spur
unleashing darkness through a door
trapping time like a dying star.
Clouds form legions to her whisper
thunders roar her anger with clamor
Crows and brooms holler:
Halloween's here, she’s no specter
Make way, bow to her scepter
Lest you cross her you will falter
like your beloved late summer!
Skies frown upon a fleeting summer
draping clouds of rain and thunder.
Leaving pleats on veils to shimmer
dreams of hollows waiting to stir
fear masked by children’s laughter
Master is here, gather clothes for her:
A gown of shadows in black and silver
from crows that chitter with fervor
trapped beneath a corset of anger.
Thorns are her tiara, mist her slipper.
Shoulders draped with just her hair
enchant clouds to part with glamor
to a touch from her ether finger.
With every step she draws splendor
like bleach washing out color.
Her fingers pierce the veil like a spur
unleashing darkness through a door
trapping time like a dying star.
Clouds form legions to her whisper
thunders roar her anger with clamor
Crows and brooms holler:
Halloween's here, she’s no specter
Make way, bow to her scepter
Lest you cross her you will falter
like your beloved late summer!
Darkness on occasion captures my heart
you don't know what's behind you
You don't know what's in front of you
Just you in that one spot
that's why the darkness occasionally lures me in
the darkness lets me hide sometimes
I don't like to be seen
Sometimes the darkness scares me
I like to see what's in front of
I have to see what's behind me
sometimes I get scared
when all I can see is my feet
I like to hide sometimes
but that's where the monsters are
you don't know what's behind you
You don't know what's in front of you
Just you in that one spot
that's why the darkness occasionally lures me in
the darkness lets me hide sometimes
I don't like to be seen
Sometimes the darkness scares me
I like to see what's in front of
I have to see what's behind me
sometimes I get scared
when all I can see is my feet
I like to hide sometimes
but that's where the monsters are
Yöllinen
Oceans swallow suns in
Northern lands, colder
than Poe’s heart, and
I travel on
chasing auroras, destined
to be hung as jewels
in regal skies.
Yöllinen, yöllinen
descending dusks,
blankets,
holding my soul in place
for yet another evening—
Ah, the sisu is quelled
once again, as
reindeer venture out, eyes
shining like tiny moons
among forests.
We nod in agreement, and
the snow begins to fall;
yö, rauhallinen mieleni
Oceans swallow suns in
Northern lands, colder
than Poe’s heart, and
I travel on
chasing auroras, destined
to be hung as jewels
in regal skies.
Yöllinen, yöllinen
descending dusks,
blankets,
holding my soul in place
for yet another evening—
Ah, the sisu is quelled
once again, as
reindeer venture out, eyes
shining like tiny moons
among forests.
We nod in agreement, and
the snow begins to fall;
yö, rauhallinen mieleni
Perfect Picture
Perfect Picture
Cover Cover Cover ... I attempt to conceal precisely how I’m feeling from the worldly concern... Smile Smile Smile.... I attempt to keep it on so perfect.... Don’t cry ... Don’t break down.... Keep it together.... I attempt to convience myself day by day...twenty-four hours... Today I cannot obscure it any longer... Doubt .... Sadness ... Depression.... Anxiety... they all collide HARD ... Run ...duck... shield myself but KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK ....BROKEN DOWN to the core of my being.... Some days I experience the impulse to collapse on everything.... Life ...Love....MYSELFI found a light at the end of the tunnel but will that be enough... this monster is lurking in the shadows.... She is trying to convince me to allow her takeover .... It sounds so easy... She spits fire with her words... Slick verbalizer .... mood persuader .... Judgement clouded.... Emotions in overdrive... how could I constitute feeling all these useless emotions at at one time... I shout out loud ... So loud I lose my voice.... I’m trying to hold on my psyche but she is yanking on it... Her clench is tight... ThaThat light I see gets brighter .... I can’t reach but I stretch my arms ... Oh I feel the warmth on my fingertips..... HELP ME REACH THE LIGHT.
Cover Cover Cover ... I attempt to conceal precisely how I’m feeling from the worldly concern... Smile Smile Smile.... I attempt to keep it on so perfect.... Don’t cry ... Don’t break down.... Keep it together.... I attempt to convience myself day by day...twenty-four hours... Today I cannot obscure it any longer... Doubt .... Sadness ... Depression.... Anxiety... they all collide HARD ... Run ...duck... shield myself but KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK ....BROKEN DOWN to the core of my being.... Some days I experience the impulse to collapse on everything.... Life ...Love....MYSELFI found a light at the end of the tunnel but will that be enough... this monster is lurking in the shadows.... She is trying to convince me to allow her takeover .... It sounds so easy... She spits fire with her words... Slick verbalizer .... mood persuader .... Judgement clouded.... Emotions in overdrive... how could I constitute feeling all these useless emotions at at one time... I shout out loud ... So loud I lose my voice.... I’m trying to hold on my psyche but she is yanking on it... Her clench is tight... ThaThat light I see gets brighter .... I can’t reach but I stretch my arms ... Oh I feel the warmth on my fingertips..... HELP ME REACH THE LIGHT.
Written by MyDesire_HisFire_1
(DAY)
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Dark
Sadness and loneliness are like black voids of darkness that slowly eat away at the light inside you....Regret is like that annoy sound that you can't get out of your head....Guilt is like a knot in you throat and chest that doesn't seem to pass..... All of that went away wen you entered my life.....
Written by MyDesire_HisFire_1
(DAY)
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sunny / darkness
Light rays shining out flower
Stem grows along the solar hour
Fruiting both the honey and wine
The seed births behind the time
A second glance, square board chance
Intense incense air in temple
Unsung sound, the math is simple
A wash of blue, the sky renew
An end to the star, the mystery clue
The path the way, the light so bright
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As the wailing night shadows inner might
A splinter of sorrow, the wish tomorrow
Whirling intention, centric rendition
In shining darkness, come center into
The song ensues, to make a better rue
A piece of all, constructs the wall
The writing shown, broken bones strewn
All senders return, the books to burn
Step on the idea held in the mind
A fruitless venture, the soul absentia...
Stem grows along the solar hour
Fruiting both the honey and wine
The seed births behind the time
A second glance, square board chance
Intense incense air in temple
Unsung sound, the math is simple
A wash of blue, the sky renew
An end to the star, the mystery clue
The path the way, the light so bright
-------------------------------------------------------
As the wailing night shadows inner might
A splinter of sorrow, the wish tomorrow
Whirling intention, centric rendition
In shining darkness, come center into
The song ensues, to make a better rue
A piece of all, constructs the wall
The writing shown, broken bones strewn
All senders return, the books to burn
Step on the idea held in the mind
A fruitless venture, the soul absentia...
Written by runaway-mindtrain
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Corruption
Why do I pine the love and then
Mourn that which has never risen?
A humming dulcimer when struck,
Night rain pelts the wrought iron mute.
Is there no one (else) to respond?
I lost everything to his love.
Alone. So forever alone
As your pale hand reassures me.
You've always found me beautiful
In spite of the bleak perversions.
Your distant memory humbles,
Incredulous, you resurrect.
Seeking not penance, but to have
My century dashed in the flames
Of your corruption; my body
Controlling the conflagration.
Becoming one at last as my
Bone-white ash blows back onto you.
Written by Jade-Pandora
(jade tiger)
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Final Hour (Haiku)
The wilted flower
Droops in a tragic sadness
Alas, final hour...
Droops in a tragic sadness
Alas, final hour...
Written by anonymouslyhere
(Pariah Shadow)
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