A shadow slips through Autumn’s chill
Its eyes aglow, the night stands still
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A black cat walks with silent grace
A warning etched upon his face
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Not evil, no, but fate it knows
Where secrets live and cold wind blows
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It marks the hour when spirits wake
Where dreams come true, or twist, or break
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So, if it crosses where you tread
Don’t flee in fear or hang your head
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It comes to warn, not curse or bite
A messenger as dark as night
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This is my entry for Archibald Thornes Unofficial Challenge which you can read about here:
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Sara Wilson
I love Ugly Things.
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To ensure continued impartiality in my professional duties as an Empowerment Coach, Advanced Spiritual Intuitive Empath, Human, Animal, and Environmental Rights Advocate, Author, Speaker, and Teacher, I am formally declaring that I have no intention of seeking or accepting any political candidacy in Oakville Ontario Canada or other Provinces within my wonderful Country of Canada. I appreciate the encouragement, but my work and commitment depends on remaining strictly neutral and non-partisan, so I will not be running for office. As a peaceful human, animal, and environmental rights advocate, specializing in empowerment and spiritual ascension services, my divine mission, path, dedication, and vision is dedicated to global peace. I believe in the role of good governance, transparency, accountability, fairness, reconciliation, and unconditional love, while seeking peaceful diplomatic resolutions, solutions, and reconciliatory measures. My core values and approach are based in my commitment to community service, rooted in the principles of ethical and moral justice, integrity, respect, non-violence and constructive peaceful dialogue. I believe progress is only sustainable when it is achieved without intimidation, silencing, bias, prejudice, or hate. As a non-partisan advocate, I prioritize safety and respect for all viewpoints. I do not support or engage with any movement that uses violence or hateful rhetoric to achieve its goals. In my work, I maintain a strict policy of civil discourse. I am dedicated to finding solutions through peaceful cooperation and reject any form of political influence or hostility. I am guided by a moral compass based in moral and ethical justice, fairness, and transparency. My commitment to non-violence is absolute. I stand with survivors of sexual violence and those that have endured forms of neglect, powerlessness, and deprivation due to the nature of abandonment, because every individual has an inherent right to bodily autonomy, and a life free from fear and intimidation. All sentient life holds worth, essence, and value, and should not be defined as “not deserving of existence,” “nothing,” “insignificant,” or “unessential.” All life deserves to exist in peace and respect. This is not a matter of politics; it is a matter of fundamental human respect. I express respect for government institutions and all political parties while maintaining a strict non-partisan status, which is focused on my sole commitment to democratic values, impartiality, and the public interest. I have a deep respect for our democratic institutions and the essential role that all political parties play in our society. I believe in the strength of our government and respect the democratic process, which is why I choose to work from an independent, non-aligned perspective. I believe that healthy debate between all parties is vital for our community on a local, national, and international level. To best facilitate that, I maintain a non-partisan stance to ensure I can work effectively with everyone. With love, I hold deep respect for the democratic process, as I believe in unity within the local, national, and international levels, which fosters unconditional love, acceptance, forgiveness, and global peace for all.
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Comments (9)
Ooo. Mysterious! I love black cats but can't help but to think of superstitions whenever I see one, lol. Nicely done!
Ooh, I like this - this is the stuff I like about halloween - iconography and suggestiveness and a little bit of playfulness.
Phenomenally-written Sara! This was a slam dunk! 💪🏾🎉
I really love the rhythm of the poem, it gives extra creep to every line 👻 I read it in my head like some curse or something haha
🐾 I am Inlove with the paw prints throughout - love that all the lines at the end, rhymes. 🐾 The eyes aglow paints such a vivid picture of how the eyes look against the night - a warning. Oh my. What are we being warned about? 😳 🐾 It knows about fate. That is shocking. Dreams twisting and breaking. Loved that line. It's so unsettling yet it brings the spirit of the night and cat to life. - after those closing lines. Maybe I won't fear the black cat afterall. Maybe I will stop and hear what it has to say or what it has to warn me about. Awesome work as always Sara. I love love, love the rhythm 👏🏾🤗❤️🖤
Well-wrought!
Even if anyone warned me, I would still try to befriend thw cat hehehehe. Loved your poem!
Black cats as messengers <3 yesss they are mystical creatures!
Solid entry! The rhyme scheme and rhythm worked very well here, almost like a chant or incantation. gave your words about the cat an otherworldly, almost magical feel :)