Today
blew bitter winds,
the gods of circumstance
played wilful games with my soul,
but I will beat them at their wretched game.
The phoenix will rise from ashes,
for determination
is my close friend
today.
A contest entry
- Rictameter Quickie by High Flyer.
525 points, ended March 3, 4 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Beautifully written, dear poet!! The imagery was outstanding as well as your word usage. I feel that you demonstrated a perfect take on the prompt that was given and transformed it into a masterful piece. Good luck in the contest! :)
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Love it!
Very well written! Love the lines, "determination is my close friend today." Best of luck in the contest.
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