A CLEAR IMAGE

The father of lies takes aim

A CLEAR IMAGE

I'm wed to the merchant of ill.

His words I have chosen to hear.

The message of one who was sent,

Rehearses the fright in my ears.

With clever deception he rules,

His curses are thrown from a spear.

The gleam from his eyes in the dark,

Has written my face in his tears.

This father of lies knows my name.

My image to him is quite clear.

My heart is stopped cold like my dreams.

And I'm caught between hopes and my fears.

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Reviews

[shadrach hah]

Hi Sharon, no matter what your topic, you always seem to be able to write with poetic grace. Many times I find myself caught between hopes and fears. It is the way of the world these days that makes this so. Your poetic flare does paint your topic so well. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Carola]

your poems are always so skilfully written, getting the rhyme & metre just right with interesting topics.
sometimes i write in rhyme but, my metre is frequently not right.

cheerio carola

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful review my dear! Thank you so much. ~Sharon

[Melinda McQueen]

This is true.
Thanks for sharing.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks for your kindness! ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

Nicely written. Many of us are caught between hopes and fears; but the way you've expressed it is simply perfect. If we weren't caught, then we would be perfect and we're not. I like the line "My heart is stopped cold like my dreams." This is a dark mood, soon, I hope, to be lightened up.
Best, Betty

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks for a lovely review! ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

So much expression in this write Sharon. You never disappoint. Beautifully conveyed lines. Being caught between hopes and fears is a place where many people currently reside. We live in challenging times. Keep safe and well dear poet.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Chris for your beautiful review of this write. You are appreciated my friend! ~Shar.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am feeling this way lately...but no clear images, only cloudy days, and a heart getting colder.
damn, this is expressive, Sharon.
Caught between hopes and fears...often trapped there myself.
j.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks ever so much my friend for your wonderful review of this write. I appreciate you. ~Sharon