Streak soiled face
trying to erase memories
haunting mind, instead they
stain, etched permanent by pain
constant reminder love's unkind...
Author notes
20 words
THE PICTURE IS THE PROMPT
Picture found on Gothic Picture Gallery
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A contest entry
- 10/20 PIF Quickie by Nighttime angel.
950 points, ended April 19, 2008, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Comments
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Reminds me so much of what I've been doing recently trying to forget the unforgettable. Great write.
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This one's actually growing on me with subsequent reads. I like the rhyme scheme... and love is, oh so cruel.
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Wonderful poem here..with lovely imagery doing justice to the picture....well worthy of the gold won!Congrats!
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yeah gold... you go girl... i loved this.. short sweet and stunning... etched... i like that word... thanks for sharing... great write and great read...
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It would have taken me at least 100 words to say that!
once again....great write.
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Amazing poem. Memories stain the heart, very true.
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Awesome work.
Congrats on the gold.
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Instead of cleansing tears, these run deep and leave their mark. Nicely stated.
Marlene -
I love this poem of yours. you did a great job on this.
I really love the last 2 lines, something that I unfortunately can relate too. I am sure there are many that can.
good luck
kat
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This is rally simple and really effective. Great take on the prompt I love the last three lines very powerfl. You left me with a want for more.
Well done poet.
Simon
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This was really nice indeed. Great job and the best of luck
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This is a great take on the picture prompt be well much love
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awww wow
wonderful flow
and great take on the pormpt
good job and good luck
take care
stephanie =)
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goodluck =)
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