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Dozing the Depths

Written: February 26, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our slumber, a rock falling swiftly overnight, Embalms serene, steady air that breathes. It shapes our days as a harbor of zeal bright, From choppy seas as ethereal rage seethes. Encrusted jewels beneath its surface gleam, Emerald caskets clasped in diaphanous silk. Here, flaws relent as wealth raises self-esteem, Adorned with pearl crowns and gems of pink. A skull below the silt, bulging from the bed, Bleach-white sockets gaze at vacant space. Deep-buried creatures intertwine instead, With live death as bones, they now embrace. As deep slumber shifts the waves of time, Wishes were all that revealed the sublime.

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/29/2024 5:10:00 PM

Very intriguing poetry, Sotto Poet, the imagery was exceptional and perspective unique. A lot for me to think about after reading this one. Blessings my dear friend. Bill

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/27/2024 5:46:00 PM

SP, you seem to present the fate of the non-living. It's an interesting presentation that tells us to take care of business now. I admire what you have done! The animated chaos of the underground is actually humorous and striking. Fun to read this one.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/26/2024 4:27:00 PM

a brilliantly crafted Sonnet complete with rhyme schemed, alliteration, and imagery. I loved the depth of your poem. I especially liked these lines: Encrusted jewels beneath its surface gleam, Emerald caskets clasped in diaphanous silk. The last two lines, however, grabbed me.."as deep slumber shifts the waves of time" Such beautiful accruacy. enjoy your evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 2/26/2024 10:01:00 AM

Nice poem with great imagery.

Ink Empress

Date: 2/26/2024 8:35:00 AM

Ah dr sotto, you truly are a natural with weaving sonnets, I absolutely love the rhymes alliterations wordplay and also flow of your well woven words here. So creatively crafted with such deeply moving thoughts! I especially loved the lines “ Here, flaws relent as wealth raises self-esteem, Adorned with pearl crowns and gems of pink.” Beautiful and so ethereal! “ As deep slumber shifts the waves of time, Wishes were all that revealed the sublime.“ soul hitting, profound! A fave! Loved this!