The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 24 days, 22 hours. Get details and Enter.

light (Remove filter)

Collecting light

 

We are bathing in light,

resting from shadow,

lamenting through night.

 

home fires are burning

in coloured glass jars,

flickering bright.

 

An afterglow of sweet memories

breaths soft contented sighs.

Moons fluid silk shimmers beyond sky.

 

Peppered Moth defies instinct

seeking safe illumination,

from magnetised flight.

 

We...

Read and leave comments (1)

lighthopemothsmemory

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message