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- tail told -

Missing image

 

 

left as mental seed in soil,

dispersed amongst algae pool
in light of moon, waves motion
of ano
ther catch to celebrate

once a year anniversary, it rises to rejoice
from tales told around fire
lit by old man who mumbled
about voodoo dolls and demons

it rises to be seen, shadow shaped
with teeth to sink sanity
after eyes bulge belief

bodies of kin, kept a secret

and buried with seed,

dispersed in depths

know it to be true,  trust words spoken
by old man in rocking chair,  chewing tobacco
and spitting it in can,  carved from bone
of long tail told

 

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Picture by MuddyKing

Word tail & tale...done with intent...

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  • soulfultia gold member
    April 25, 2007

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    I have seen several entries now in this contest and must say, certainly deserving of the shiney silver resting upon this page. Excellent work girl! Loved it always of course my pleasure ~Tia


  • poetryality silver member
    April 24, 2007
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    I knew this was a winner! Congratulations dear heart!


    Much Love ♥

    Granny


  • MuddyKing
    April 24, 2007
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    the play on tail was fitting..great write, and even betta read

  • poetryality silver member
    April 24, 2007

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    I love tales spun by the elders. This poem has layers of mystery and leaves the reader wanting more. You know I love your poetry and wait patiently to see what musing you have unearthed for the next read. Excellent! I see these images keenly from your expert pen. Loved this! I wish you well in the challenge dear grandchild.



    Always Loving YOU ♥

    Granny


  • JeannieD Hunter gold member
    April 24, 2007

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    So chilling! Awesome write as usual my friend. The ending is so good! You talent is incredible. Best of luck in the contest.

    Jeannie


  • StarEyes
    April 24, 2007
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    My goodness! What a read this one is!!! You have such a way with words, when spinning tales such as this! WOW!! One can almost see and feel everybit of it!! Great job! Best of luck in the contest!!! Keep that pen forever flowing.

    s and much love

    Nettie

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