Yard Sale of Thoughts

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Solar Constrictor

Katie Frances Hartless
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Blushing pink, a sunset in each cheek,

the sight of which makes the wonky woods go weak.

The moon swoons; the stars give a flirtatious wink.

The ruby in the sky may finally be within reach,

but when I extend myself,

the night’s black snake coils its scales to suffocate

the beams; the lovely light abates,

and I am left to watch in horror

as night’s bright egg

incubates.

©2024 | K.F. Hartless

Leif Vollebekk “Moondog”

Cover Art: Andrea Zheng

15 responses to “Solar Constrictor”

  1. Ordinary Person Avatar
    Ordinary Person

    Horror poetry? Reads as if the protagonist is experiencing a nightmare that’s all too real. Enjoyed it a lot.

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Yes, horror poetry. I like that description very much. Thanks for these kind words, OP.

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    Wow, imagine yourself in a world like that… 🫨

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      It’s what I immediately imagined when I saw this photo. At times for me, it doesn’t seem far off. Thanks for reading and commenting, John.

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        You’re welcome, Katie. 😊

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  3. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    The dream collapses. Love the many layers you create with your poetry, metaphorically, visually, and beyond. 👏🏻

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Thank you, Michele. My parents used to have a den of black snacks camped out front. They always managed to surprise us with there presence, but they’re not prone to biting. I appreciate your support so very much. 💜

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        You’re welcome. 💜

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      2. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
        Katie Frances Hartless

        🙂

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  4. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    Those last 3 lines gave me the goosebumps. A sinister twist that reminds of a Murakami novel.

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  5. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
    Katie Frances Hartless

    Thank you, Lisa. I looked up Murakami. I will have to add one of his novels to my summer reading list. Do you have a favorite you’d recommend?

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  6. eob2 Avatar
    eob2

    Things that go bump in the night sky! Creepy good! 💙🥀

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Why, thank you, old friend. I like wondering what each night will squeeze out of us. 💜

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      1. eob2 Avatar
        eob2

        You’re welcome. A little blood and guts? 😁

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  7. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Love the darker turn in the second half. Brilliantly vivid and spooky descriptions 🙂

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