Totally Optional Prompts offers: This week write a poem that is inspired by a quotation. The quote could be from a newpaper or magazine article or it could just be a quote that you like about life or anything.
“There is no space wider than that of grief,
there is no universe like that which bleeds.”
there is no universe like that which bleeds.”
--Pablo Neruda
After
on the tail of wind
raw spots and bad times
breathe in the streets
double back through dust
from still warm ashes
reluctant mourners
filter knuckle bones
sift familiar bric-a-brac
beyond a thousand cuts
like a jester in the rubble
the future comes again
and finds no one at home
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Abstract watercolor by Sue.
~~~♥~~~♥~~~
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14 comments:
Powerful stuff. The last two lines are great.
This poem touches my heart.
a great piece of poetry, i too loved the last two lines. well done!
First of all a great quote to work from.
I can feel the sense of loss in the poem and the chilling conclusion will haunt me.
very graphic, as much as words can be.
Wonderful, just too good.
Beautiful water color, great poem, so full of truth!
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Right from the beginning I was hooked. Love that "on the tail of wind" line!
And even "bric-a-brac." what a wonderful word!
The last two lines are haunting!
Great choice of quote...seering images and haunting verses.
You write so beautifully!
Good poem, Tumble. Really well done.
uniquely and deeply poignant~
This one is truly stirring . . . and the artwork accompanies your words so well.
Blessings,
Linda
TAKING THE STAGE
Amazing writing. keep writing.
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