Some more amazing poetry for the prompt. I hope you enjoy!
Speculative Fiction in Poetic Form. For the March Challenge: D. Wallace Peach/Myths of the Mirror
The frequent whip of that smooth alley
Admitting to the cobwebs of sand foaming
Beneath my feet like the wildness
In the bubbles that she skimmed
From the boiling pot of my lungs
Until I could only breathe her
Breathe her
Breathe her
The machine then cast me from my
Garden of fully-grown dreams into the screaming
Moment just before puberty
Committing me to limp across
That same bridge toward the sun-moon
The same sun-moon
Always that sun-moon
With its damaged rings
But it doesn’t matter
I am blind to its horrid beauty
Because of its beautiful horrors
Madly I drive my feet forward
Sniffing the air
Always sniffing
Sniffing
Every second expecting
The Zookeepers to find me
They never find me
“Throw back your head and howl!”
Howl…
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Oh, awesomeness. I can feel every word on this poem. Wow indeed!
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Wasn’t it great?! There are some amazing poems and stories coming through this month. I have a ton to share!
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Yes, I can feel many coming on! I can’t wait to read them. Diving into their imaginations and their worlds is heavenly, especially at the end of a hectic day.
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I think I got ten new ones just today! 😀
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Chilling is the only word that fits. Wow!
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It’s creepy, Jan, but so entertaining. There are so many great stories and poems coming in!
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Oh goodness! Chilling 😊
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There have been some great responses, Elisabet, and the month is just starting. This was a good one from Alexander. More to come. 🙂
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Insightful words, phrases and thoughts. In fact, amazingly thought provoking. Enjoy your week.❤
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Thanks for stopping by to read. There have been some fascinating poems and stories coming in. Have a wonderful week as well. 🙂
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Wow…😀😀
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Thanks for stopping by to read. There have been some great poems and stories coming in. 🙂
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I’m honored; thank you! And thank you for your time and your wonderful encouragement of the writers around you. ~Z
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You’re so welcome. I enjoy it, so it’s easy. 🙂
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Wow! Loved this. Gave me chills.
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Isn’t it wonderful? There are some good ones coming in, Margorie. It’s a blast to read them an share. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Great response!
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Thanks, Bette. Lots of poetry coming through, and a few great stories too. Have a lovely evening. 🙂
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Ditto! 🙂
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Just amazing!!
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Isn’t it cool? A lot of interesting poetry coming my way, Holly. I’m already excited for the month. 🙂
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These writers are amazing. The great thing is without this challenge I would not have found them.
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