Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Black Is the Night

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Pain is a hateful master
demanding attention
before the sun begins to rise

No morning stretches
alleviate the punishment
now extracted upon this body

Unknown transgression
precipitates this judgement
no penance or quarter given

Black is the night
swallowing silent screams
dread of coming morning

8 responses to “Black Is the Night”

  1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
    Kym Gordon Moore

    It’s hard when you feel like you are being swallowed up in an abyss. But oh my dear, you find yourself awake on the opposite side of dread. Beautifully put Gypsie! 🥰👏🏼🤗

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Kym! 😊

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      1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
        Kym Gordon Moore

        You are so very welcome Gypsi! It’s my pleasure! 😊🎉🥰

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  2. Paula Light Avatar
    Paula Light

    I too figure I’m being punished for something 😢

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      ((Giant Hugs)) 💜💜💜

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  3. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Very emotion filled poem Ami.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      I so appreciate you reading my work Sadje – thank you! 💙

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re most welcome Ami.

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