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Quietly, creeping down through the hall
Silently listening, for those who would call
Knowing, exactly, what the arch kept hidden
This was a place, out of bounds, forbidden
Trembling, hoping she wouldn’t be caught
Leaving this life, no longer distraught
Tiptoeing, body against the wall
She listened, to hear their rapturous call
The winds that whirled, between the columns
Left a feeling of peace, serene and solemn
This place she came to, seeking freedom
To baptize herself, be rid of these demons
Awaiting the ones, who had nearly awakened?
She knew it was time, she would not be forsaken
She could speak the covenant, a spell on her lips
People would stare, frightened, transfixed
Admonished, for uttering such foolish words
Town folk, gasping, when they overheard
Never understanding why they would say
A young girl shouldn’t ever speak this way
Perhaps this is why, she wasn’t allowed
To speak of this space, to never avow
That, which has drawn her here, so oft
The songs of the chosen, in the air, aloft
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SoundFlyer said:
“Knowing, exactly, what the arch kept hidden
This was a place, out of bounds, forbidden”
…curious, we don’t know what’s in the murky shadows, she does… love the pulling power of these two lines, made me pay attention, fine poem, thank you
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for reading!! 🙂
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~M said:
Love this!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Michelle! ❤️
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~M said:
You’re welcome 😉
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anuragbakhshi said:
Brilliantly written.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you so very much! 🙂
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manyofus1980 said:
an amazing piece! ❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much!! 😊
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David Redpath said:
A rapturous poem
… so very solemn.
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Sue Vincent said:
Mysterious and quite haunting…as if it should be sung.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Oh, thank you, Sue! ❤
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The Militant Negro said:
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you for sharing! ❤
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The Militant Negro said:
You’re quite welcome Ms. D.D.
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thelonelyauthorblog said:
Lovely
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you! 🙂
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BeckiesMentalMess.wordpress.com said:
Reblogged this on Beckie's Mental Mess and commented:
An original piece of amazing poetry by Dorinda Duclos “Night Owl Poetry” 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
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BeckiesMentalMess.wordpress.com said:
You are so welcome. My pleasure 🙂
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umaverma12 said:
Beautiful..
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much 🙂
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