some may recall
a dark eyed doll
curled in a corner
lost to the world
of angry voices
that crumbled to silence
she learned not to cry
and how to be invisible
lured to faraway places
of silk and saffron
where gypsy caravans
cross the broad expanse
of sparkling sand
where Scheherazade lived
by wits and charm
Author notes
Picture prompt:
http://img.blogonline.ru/bl/posts/thumbs/66/1181799666_wall_pt3_11.jpg
In a list
A contest entry
- Spill Some Ink My Way by jasminerose.
850 points, ended July 6, 2008, 22 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I love the Arabian Nights. Interestingly enough 1001 breaks down to the number of magic... You talk about invisibility in this poem which is a power associated with initiation. Interesting.. I like the penultimate stanza best... a few of my favorite things.
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Scheherazade.. how perfect!
This is truly an emotional piece that flourishes in imagery and deep emotion. A perfect ending to an outstanding poem! Love where you went with this picture!
Thank you so very much for this beautifully written poem in my contest!
Jasminerose
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Wow--you nailed this prompt with a poem of fantasy and beauty! Good luck in the contest!
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Thanks
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Wonderful write. I liked the part of being invisible. It made me think of how people may try to hide themselves from others in life. Like, even on days when they feel a lot of sadness, they will try not to show their emotions of how sad they may be. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
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Thank you, hon
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