Echos of the past
Crash in ebony waves,
Laying bare the bones
In long-forgotten graves,
Plucking from my mind
Scenes that paralyze and blind,
Enveloping me in darkness.
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stedpad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd. Content writer by trade. Vocal Creator by choice.
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This eclipse really is bringing out the dreary and melancholy in all of us
This is incredibly well written, Dana. I love the depth of meaning set against the easy rhyme scheme. The ominous warning of your poem conjures up hints of the ancient symbolism of eclipses as angry demonstrations by the gods.
That's a really nice use of the word. Great poem Dana π
Beautiful, it really sets a scene of not-so-happy memories
This was so poignantly beautiful! Loved your Acrostic!
Love your first two lines, they set the scene.
Such a great, expressive acrostic, Dana!
Enveloping me in darkness. What a fantastic last line. Thought this was great.
Beautiful piece, my friend. There's a haunting sadness.. Memories can do that to us.
Excellent acrostic and take on the challenge, Dana! Haunting memories certainly have a way of eclipsing the present.
Captivating writing!
Fantastic Dana. Incredibly eerie
This is so dark and lovely, Dana. It's so well-constructed. I love how the rhymes almost disappear into the meaning of the poem -- like it's just a happenstance that they're there at all. Gorgeous.