This was published on line by The Ghazal Page in August, 2010 as part of its Book Challenge
MASTER OF THE DELTA (Ghazal - Acrostic)
- mystery novel by Thomas H. Cook
Memory still haunts the survivor in this forsaken Haven.
Any hope of a happy life has left this forsaken Haven.
Sometimes love surprises us showing up in the strangest places.
Time has not the gift to right the past of this forsaken Haven.
Evil or good outcomes are not always consequences of choice.
Reality quickly slammed the door on this forsaken Haven.
Others will inspect the past to discern what truth can bring to light.
Fate has already cast its chill upon this forsaken Haven.
Tragedy has already settled its place with this residence.
Hell it is to live the rest of days in this forsaken Haven.
Erupting in acts of cruelty are deeds of the forgotten past.
Darkness it was that bred all that dwells in this forsaken Haven.
Estates are weak comfort when all has gone miserably amiss.
Life a tragedy of obligation in this forsaken Haven.
Troubles the dweller in this decaying Haven has bravely fought.
Amidst human passions turmoil rules this forsaken Haven.
- Ben Gieske, June 2, 2010
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:-( I am so sad as this brilliant work stays unread by our fellow poets...A very remarkable piece in one word Ben.The image of Forsaken Heaven speaks every single detail....A heavenly (not forsaken of course) verse indeed.One of your bests according to me.With a superb title.
along with other spooky superlatives - if there are any - this is a stunning poem. It awakens in the reader the curiosity to look under the carpet and explore the deepest crevices in our soul. Great stuff. Scary but very effective and rewarding format, the acrostic. You never cease to teach the rest of us along the way.