Strewn with hellish scars
from scorching arrows
of spite
and hate.
Muted
by stains of bigotry,
elitism beyond control.
My steady eye remains on you,
through it all,
ready to reclaim my prize:
my pride,
hijacked by your heinous lies.
Author notes
Contest, 40 words on pic prompt: "Dance Macabre" by Theivorytowers on deviantart.com
I went in a different direction with this. Took some time to look at various angles and settled on the photo being that of one who has been through hell but keeps one eye on the goal... in this case, getting her pride back from someone who hurt her. It may be out of the box, but I hope it works for you (the reader). Thanks for the contest!
A contest entry
- Contest Dark Image Prompt 20 /20 {PIF} by PerfectImperfection.
525 points, ended July 7, 7 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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It works well
... A well thought piece to convey the inner turmoil beyond the image. Nicely done. Thanks so much for your entry!
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