Life’s footing shakes,
within this obscured broil.
Secretly dismembering,
asphyxiating,
each insubstantial wooden soul.
With her frosted charcoal lips,
granting their deep ill-omened wish.
Author notes
Picture Credit - Dark Lips by: grooveboxx
Picture Prompt
20-50 words
24 hours
A contest entry
- Picture Inspired Quickie by Asylaarix.
300 points, ended July 27, 2008, 14 entries
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550 points, ended August 30, 2008, 45 entries
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Let me know how I did....
Comments
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Nicely done... the flow and imagery are superb... love the "charcoal lips"
Such a picture it draws...
Best of luck...
Ken
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Very nice ... I liked this one a lot ... well thought out and a wonderful take on the prompt. I give you props for this one ... it's so powerful within it's words and so stunning at the same time ... very nicely done ... thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest!
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