So much to say, though
How…is what eludes my grasp.
Fingers contorted,
My mind drowning in chaos,
The words scream fighting for air.
But alas they choke,
Dying at the hand of a
Tormented poet.
What fate beholds this tortured
Soul. Only God above knows.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Astral mystery
Mercury in retrograde
Its meaning is clear
Caution is most important
In all that we write or say
Maybe this advice
Would be wise throughout the year
Instead of just thrice
~~ Dominic R. DIFrancesco ~~
What is my calling
To speak for those that are mute
Injecting logic
In this illogical world
Fighting the way I know how
With pen and paper
The written is the sword
I wield with honor
Far mightier than the tongue
Brandished til the day I die
.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Thank you Carol at writersdream9.wordpress.com for choosing me to take part in this challenge, I enjoyed it very much.
The rules are as follows:
My Paragraph:
Blood flows from my mouth. That airbag hit with such fury that it split my lip. What was that fawn doing standing in my way? I couldn’t hit him, so my victim was a guard rail which took my car and my lip with it. Waiting for a cop to show up was agonizing and with all of this blood on my shirt I look as if I am a shooting fatality. All I know is that if I had to do it again I would…without vacillation.
Nominations:
If you do not wish to participate that is perfectly fine, I just wanted you to know that I find you all very talented and that I enjoy your writing very much. Have fun with it if you choose…it really is quite challenging.
I’ve lost my passion
I hope only for a while
Words flow less freely
Both mouth and mind are tongue-tied
Which causes me such great pain
Perhaps I need rest
Time to think and gather thoughts
Away from the screen
Putting pen back to paper
Maybe the old ways are best
~~ Dominic R. DIFrancesco ~~
Fire rages hot
Only while there is fuel
Once gone it burns out
Ash left as its only clue
Blown away by gusty winds
I can sympathize
Creativity burns hot
When fed by fuel
But once it is expended
There is nothing left but ash
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
The pen’s ink, ‘tis blood
Though black or blue it does bleed
Exsanguination
Red with the artisan’s soul
Staining the finest paper
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Untold millions suffer
Necrotizing their own souls
Ideas dissolving in mediocrity
Nothing but blood and tears to show
Sometimes one needs to step back
Permitting the mind to recline
Igniting new found passion
Regret not the blankness of pages
Endure their profound emptiness
Divine inspiration is on its way
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
‘A Poetic Proposal’ by debut author Julian Froment is a journey of love. Dedicated to that one special woman.
This is a collection of poems that plumb the very depths of that deepest of emotions,LOVE. Running counter to this is the on-going theme of angst and heartbreak that is present when two beings that are destined to be one are separated by distance, and in this case a rather large, wet ocean.
This collection progresses chronologically from initial meeting to final proposal of marriage, taking the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. The reality of the author and his intended living half-lives, together, then apart, together, then apart, is clearly evident throughout the course of this collection.
On Gossamer Wings
On gossamer wings,
On gossamer wings,
My heart it flies to you.
To be together,
‘till the end of days,
Is all that’s left to do.
Flying high,
‘cross the ocean blue,
To where it now belongs.
Cradled within,
A soul so true,
Amidst angelic song.
And soon now,
Oh, so very soon,
The body shall be along.
To join the heart,
To fill the void,
Back where I belong.
‘A Poetic Proposal’, which is available in both digital and paperback formats, can be obtained here:
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Review Highlights from Amazon
‘Reading this collection of poems made me feel like I was eavesdropping on the world’s most romantic marriage proposal’ … ‘If you are looking for love poems to share with your own lover, these are just the poems’ … ‘After reading this collection, I was ready to say ‘I do’ myself’ – Pamela Beckford
’The poems in this book are very romantic, emotional, well-written, and thought out well’ … ‘This is romantic poetry at its best’ – Chris McMullen
‘The poet freely admits that this is about his love life and dedicated to his lady, so you know you’re getting an insight into something private. That brings an interesting dimension to the poems because you know there’s a living, breathing story behind them’ – Charles E Yallowitz
A brothel of sorts–
This cesspool of words
Each a whore waiting for its next trick.
Johns–
Sentences,
Paragraphs,
Stories,
Poems,
Cheap and dirty,
Looking for a little love and affection.
Through the two-way mirror
Voyeurs read the filthy act;
Drooling over each thrust of the pen,
Until the climax
When the page collapses
In its ink soaked ecstasy,
Ah…such a sweet release.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
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