The Moonlit Vow
James and Oneg's Summer Writing Extrav-again-AGAIN-za!
With the setting of the sun
A stranger came to call
When the visit was done
He took my one and all
Leaving nothing but her shell
With the waning of the moon
I’m now living a life of hell
Hoping for the dawn to come soon
Looking at her lifeless eyes
Which are no longer reflecting pools
Crying over lost goodbyes
Feeling the air as it cools
Shaken to the core
Wishing for revenge
Wanting to even the score
An angel appears to avenge
Taking up a silver and gold sword
And gently touching my brow
The Angel gave their word
All this is true, I avow
Blinking my eyes to clear the haze
Surprised to see
The morning's rays
All about me
A/N
I wasn't planning on writing another poem today, but Oneg tagged me in a post, challenging me to write a poem/story for her prompt. Everyone knows I never turn down a flat-out challenge from my friends - if I can help it. <3
Now, I need to tag 2 people, so I will tag Cathy Holmes.
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Comments (21)
Awesome entry into the challenge. This poem felt epic
Great poem. 🖤♥︎🖤
“Crying over lost goodbyes”… especially loved that line. Great work M Combs! 🌝👍
POEM is unique, wonderful
Wonderful poem! This was so different from the whimsical vibe I usually get from your stories. I loved the chilling fear you had bubbling throughout this. You did a great job describing night without using forbidden words.
This is a solem poem and I really enjoyed it
This makes me want to write poetry today!
Absolutely a fantastic poem. I loved the ending. Nicely done Sharon.
This poem is great!❤️
Wonderful positive words
Glad for the win, Sharon. And the angel protects.
A triumphant end, I loved it.
Another magical tale, Sharon. I just noticed that I was tagged, and like you, must step up. Great story, my friend
Very Nice poetry
Well I didn’t know you had the haunting skill!! This was 👀
Love the haunting vibe here!! The angel’s promise feels like that glimmer of strength when you think all is lost.💖
Hot damn!!! from the image to the fact that death left nothing but her shell. I absolutely loved how you used nothing but soft sounding words, or at least that's how the sentence and lines flow, how they appear to almost surrender into the atmosphere. The rhythm was dainty, flowing, escaping me the way her spirit escaped her body. Even though the poem was sad, I didn't want it to leave. The words were too beautiful, the pain too true. 'The morning rays all about me' a fantastic finishing line. Outstanding work M.C 🤗❤️
Your words shimmer like moonlight. each line is a whispered promise, hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable.
Mike would see this for sure but I don't know about Cathy. I've not seen her on Vocal for some time. Loved your poem!
Well done! I just learned about an hour ago that I'm tagged too. I was wondering how to avoid the verboten words. Seeing what you did here gives me some ideas. I love it. ⚡
Great 4 am read! Your muse is on fire; loved this and the art!