The starkness of winter
Knocks
at my door
The
hungry chill in the air
Always
wanting more
Thoughts
accosted by darkness
Where
purgatory awaits
Bundled
and bridled tightly
By
what lonely silence creates
Tearing
myself from the vicious pull
To
the light, to warmth, I hastily run
With
each step, I defy gravity
And
all it has maliciously undone.
DeAnna Metcalf
Blogophilia
Week 48.8 Topic - “Starkness of Winter ”
Bonus
Points:(Hard, 2 pts) Include a Marilyn Monroe quote “I defy gravity.”
(Easy,
1 pt) Incorporate purgatory
I love your dark writing - never apologize for their beauty
ReplyDeleteThank you Tyler. You know it just comes out the way it comes out.
DeleteIndeed. Excellent piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christopher!
DeleteDark is fine with me! :)
ReplyDeleteIrene
You know I'm comfortable in the dark
DeleteMay the (centrifugal) force be with you... Wicked poem.
ReplyDeleteHa! Thank you Michael!
DeleteWow gorgeous words...pulling us along with equal emotion. Nice Deanna!! ~Christine W.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine.
DeleteYou brought the picture alive Donna. Wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteStormy
The picture inspired me. Thanks Stormy
DeleteI rather enjoy walks on the dark side, reminds me of home haha! You defy gravity with this beautifully dark piece. 8 points, Earthling!
ReplyDelete- Marvin Martian
Thank you Mr. Marvin! You're always at home around here. ;)
DeleteThis is a great poem. This might be my second comment I don't know what happened in the first one. I might be doing something wrong,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. I've noticed that happens to me sometimes...they just disappear. Thanks for trying again. :)
DeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Gerard
Deletedark and beautiful at the same time
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteThere are days during Winter where it feels like the world is ending...the lack of sunlight and color mutes everything down to a whisper and yet the cold screams so loud. But not giving in is the key...allowing the gray to only permeate to a certain depth. This was really good👍
ReplyDeletePoetic response! Thank you :)
DeleteSometimes the mood is dark. I get drawn in but that doesn't mean I'm in an ill mood. It just means that some dark moods and dark days are welcome in my world. Beautifully penned. I felt each pull. ((((huggs)))) Leta :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Leta. I've always used poetry to release the darkness in my life...my therapy of sorts. I am looking forward to expanding my writing beyond simply "the need". I love your writing and I feel your heart in all of it. I do love your heart immensely! <3
DeleteI love it! Always a treat to read your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks hon! I feel the same way about yours. Thank you for reading! :-)
DeleteExcellent poem.
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, were meant to defy gravity and soar :) <3
ReplyDeleteI just saw this comment. I feel the same way about you. We shall fly...
DeleteTerrific poem this week
ReplyDeleteStormy
Wonderful post! :)
ReplyDelete~~Diana J