Life
The only thing we have
Is taken, stolen
From our withered souls.
They slaughter us graciously
As though nothing matters.
Yet as they slit my throat
Like fresh flowers butchered
I smile, longing
For the freedom that death gives
Author notes
Not what you were thinking from the title I hope anyway.
Prompt: 'They slit our throats
Like we were flowers'
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I hope you have enjoyed reading (If I am able to count in this tispy frame of mind this is 40 words exactly) Hope you all like
A contest entry
- Quote Inspired. [40 words or Less] by Naridill.
450 points, ended March 24, 2008, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What you think?
Comments
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Very Nice
A good poem makes you think. When a reader can put themselves into the work they are reading, the words come alive for that reader and the poem takes on life itself. Your poem made me think and I Smile! Good job, The Shaker
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this is a good poem based on the line you were given.
very pretty in a odd sense.
keep writing
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Nice take on the prompt. Liked the twist at the end and yeh is very funkiful. Nice imagery and deep meaning within.
Good luck bro
xxx
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Nice reflection on prompt - an open and emotion filled piece. Nicely penned.
Thanks for entering,
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