From the high bridge
a body falls
pinwheels
then
arms outstretched
soars high and
disappears
I've seen this
more than once
.
A contest entry
- last one- 10 minutes approximately by Cat.
400 points, ended July 17, 2007, 5 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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a friend of mine was just telling me about a movie where they give the narrative of 'bridge jumpers' - as to how disturbing it wass. I told him about this poem and he said that is just how it appeared to him; described to perfectly...
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oh, this is beautiful. you really did deserve your trophy.
-Pap.
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so absolutely simple and yet, overflowing and full bodied. really excellent.
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wow... this is really good.. i would eliminate the final question.. leave it as a statement- perhaps?
wow.. this is really good though..
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