The brightest futures
can be swiftly shot down
by those who
quietly
hold the power
The brightest futures
can be swiftly shot down
by those who
quietly
hold the power
Author notes
Prompt ~ The picture above
painted by Vladimir Kush
A contest entry
- Surreal Illusion # 10 ~ Star Target by Lavender Butterfly.
400 points, ended April 29, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Say the most, speak the least this poem is awesome!
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As much an aphorism as a poem. The centred words give it a concrete shape, reinforcing the fact that it is presented as a work of art, not merely a thought. I am surprised this didn't take you onto the podium.
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There are no wasted words here. Clear and pointed, it rings with a truth that can be really frightening. To realize a silent force behind the power can strangle your future.
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that is a great picture, and a great poem to go with it, pull - bang
the future's now bullet ridden and in tatters lol
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Truly meaningful and intense... x
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You have the most fertile and brilliant ideas for splendid poems, dear one. I think your poetry is some of the smartest I've seen, with ideas that would cause English Literature classes to write lengthly essays.
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Thank you for the wonderful comment! I find it much easier to write if I have pictures to stir my thoughts..
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