Sapphire studded choker of silver
a token of tender affection
reminiscent of bereaved beloved
once a treasure
now transitioned into a halter
suffocating sanguinity
deepening the depths of despair
instigating incessant infliction
tormenting her despondent soul
liberating herself from its chains
bleeding out her suffering and loss
as the scarlet ribbons streamed the ground
reflecting their union in other world
lovely bits of strings still strung around her neck
Author notes
Prompt#5 Lovely bits of string strung around neck
A contest entry
- PIF PROMPT CONTEST by penman.
525 points, ended April 11, 2008, 10 entries
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• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Wonderful
Very well done. Best of luck in the contest.
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I liked the alliteration used throughout the piece, especially "deepening the depths of despair". The image of "scarlet ribbons" is also interesting, one can perceive it as flowing blood, or ribbons as strongs around her neck. Good job.
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