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Night Owl Poetry – Dorinda Duclos

~ "The silence of the night awakens my soul"

Night Owl Poetry – Dorinda Duclos

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Friday Fantasy ~ The Golden Key – #poetry – #whatdoyousee?

08 Friday Mar 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Friday Fantasy, Poetry, What Do You See?

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The lovely Helene of Willow Poetry has challenged us with “What do you See?”.  You may write a poem, haiku, tanka or short story that represents what you see or feel within you.  More info can be found in the link below.


In my hands I hold the key, a golden wand to set me free

Swirl, the winds about me, fly, watch as magic awakens, by

Sounds from my voice, subdued, I must set the perfect mood

Allow the spirits to commune, I can feel them, coming soon

I cannot rush this, I must wait, else, this magic seals my fate

Swirl, the winds about me, fly, watch as magic awakens, nigh

No longer in my hands, the key, my spirit flies, at last, I’m free

 

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Photo via Willow Poetry – What do you See?

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#writephoto – Timeless – #poeticprose #poetry

25 Monday Feb 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Poetry, short story, WritePhoto

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What dare unearth this ground, shrouded in mysteries, untold; is there a message, timeless, profound, unlocking secrets, as day unfolds? Disguised as stone, do you see, the face of another come through; or perhaps, eagle’s wings, taking flight, to be free, or pursue?

And what of the markings down below, a hand print stained with time; drawing us closer, trying to show; this is no ordinary place, nor paradigm. This ground on which you stand, holds those who have long since passed, their spirits remain here, quite planned, blending with the trees, and vacant grass.

These are the questions begging to be asked, by those who do not know; to venture here, is no easy task, still, one you mustn’t forgo. Take heed to the teachings that await, for one day you may return; as a spirit, yourself, from beyond the gate, best make sure your lessons are well learned.

 

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Photo ©Sue Vincent – Timeless

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The Fog ~ #poetry #spirits

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Poems, Poetry

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Mystery shrouds, in a misty dawn

Spirits converge, on clouded morn

Gathering, while the city sleeps

About the landscape, silently creep

As not to awaken the human race

Whose shadows linger in this place

For while they dream, of tomorrow

Others mourn, in unearthly sorrow

Until the fog lifts, and the air, clear

They’ll live in a silent, funereal drear

 

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Photo by © Paul Militaru Used with permission – Thank you, Paul!! Do visit his blog to see all his wonderful photos!!

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Friday Fantasy ~ Where Eternity Rests – #poetry #spirits

01 Friday Feb 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Friday Fantasy, Poems, Poetry

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Lost spirits, dancing, in midair flight,
No shadows cast, beneath the light

Of a street lamp, in the dewy mist,
Lingering softly, like a sweetened kiss

Stuck in limbo, they forage the Earth
Longing, praying, for their own rebirth

Though nothing here, is worth the tally,
Too many have gathered, in the alley

Harrowing screams, and chilling groans
Covered in dirt, these skeletal bones

They hope for more, but circumstances
Just don’t allow them, second chances

So hover they must, no place to land
Their presence, no longer in demand

Forced to move on, to find their place
Where eternity rests, without a trace

 

©2019 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
Photo via Pixabay CC0

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Sounds in the Night ~ #poeticprose #spirits

26 Saturday Jan 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Poetic Prose, Poetry

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Water drips in the shower stall, there’s no one in that room, at all; revelry, a party, who’s it for? I can’t take this anymore. What are these sounds, voices that cry, and wake the slumber from my eyes; why do they always come for me, why can’t they leave and let me be! Or in the least, invite me too, but who, indeed, I have no clue.

I’ve heard them so many times before, so I sneak across the hallway floor; but, of course, there’s no one here, another nightmare, this I fear. I try to go back to my room, but stop, to smell the sweet perfume. Who is it, they, who wreck my sleep, and cause these visions, much too deep; I think it’s how they toy with me, I ponder a moment, then disagree.

Deciding, at last, I should ignore; I go back to my bed, but leave open, the door.

 

Author’s Note:  based on a true incident, a somewhat nightly occurrence.

©2019 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
Photo via Pixabay CC0

 

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