The Son came showing the way.
But resisters huffed and puffed-
extinguishing his flame.
They, caring for unrighteous gain,
chose to walk the blind lane,
not wanting to be reproved.
Author notes
This reminds me of Jesus when he came as savior but was executed by jealous pharisees.
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The prompt:
The very brightest candle of all has been extinguished
Smothered by those who could not bear to face reality
A contest entry
- quickie ten spots by Hope Angel.
450 points, ended July 6, 2008, 9 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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wow this was really a great poem here you did a very excellent job on this poem here artist and congradulations on the trophy this was a pleasure
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Interesting and wonderful take on the prompt. Creative way of looking at things. Thanks for entering.
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dear, dear Mamanitha reality is like that. Puff out life of hypocracy. we can not stand it. kill it at first instant
Ven
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