Noise of Darkness

Posted on August 12, 2022 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub - Poetry Form:  Octelle
(posted by Grace)

"The Octelle, created by Emily Romano, is a poem consisting of eight lines using personification and symbolism in a telling manner. The syllable count structure for this verse is 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, and the rhyme scheme is aa/bb/cc/aa. The first two lines and the last two lines are identical."


Rain shouts as it blasts the window,
Steeping room in darkened shadow.
Morning's promise–swept away,
while night laughs, a harpy's bray.
Perhaps chocolate to soothe soul,
cannot hurt, always consoles. 
Rain shouts as it blasts the window,
steeping room in darkened shadow.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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23 Responses to Noise of Darkness

  1. Grace says:
    August 12, 2022 at 12:34 am

    Chocolates is perfect for any days but mostly during rainy days. Thanks for joining in Sara.

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  2. Tricia Sankey says:
    August 12, 2022 at 2:56 am

    enjoyed the little interlude with the chocolate! 🍫 Great write! ❣️

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  3. Nitin Lalit says:
    August 12, 2022 at 3:23 am

    Loved how the rain here is scary and ominous. I’d eat chocolate too!

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  4. ben Alexander says:
    August 12, 2022 at 6:57 am

    while night laughs, a harpy’s bray.

    Wow, Sara, I felt these words…

    ❤
    David

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  5. The Cheesesellers Wife says:
    August 12, 2022 at 8:47 am

    Oh, to have some rain here and now! Your opening (and closing) lines capture its force and life.

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  6. sanaarizvi says:
    August 12, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    You have me yearning for some chocolate 😀 Poignant write ❤❤

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  7. Gillena Cox says:
    August 12, 2022 at 6:42 pm

    You nailed it Sara. Laughing night and shouting rain. Nice one

    much💖love

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  8. msjadeli says:
    August 12, 2022 at 8:21 pm

    “night laughs, a harpy’s bray” what a evocative line, Sara. great personification throughout your octelle

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  9. Mish says:
    August 12, 2022 at 9:35 pm

    I agree with others on the line “night laughs, a harpy’s bray”….such an interesting image choice.

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  10. Rob Kistner says:
    August 12, 2022 at 9:42 pm

    Fine poem Sara, really fine — snd a bit’o chocolate magic! 😉✌🏼❤️

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