Ship engine oiled,
pulsates under careful hands
never missing a beat
from tender touch.
Suddenly hurricane
batters the casing,
tattered and torn
engine misses a beat.
As storm picks up pace
with fury it stalks
no satisfaction
til all is demolished.
So with a heart
that is cudgeled with spite,
a once strong, devoted pulse
is silenced.
Author notes
"Don't Let The Turkey's Get You Down"...so this is you prompt... (30 words max)
Sorry I know it's over 30 words and not to the prompt but wanted to write this. It was on my mind. Sorry. I just find this so sad.
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A contest entry
- Help Me Make a Friend Laugh or Know Others Have Been There by mysticstorm.
475 points, ended April 6, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Beautiful said in depth and sadness...the word count it fine...many felt the neec to write more...this is well written and so eomtional...why are we so evil to others? Kindness can come so easily...
excellent write...
thank you for sharing you heart with us...and helping her find comfort in your words...
Love,
mystic
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