She lies gasping at life
on sweltering asphalt
where tires churn so much
they barely touch the surface
offspring crawling concussed; disorientated
from safety of mother’s pouch
licking at damaged fur in hope of a miracle
before headlights illuminate
an orphan’s lonely path to safety
Author notes
50 words or less onthe contest prompt
Orphan
A contest entry
- Word Prompt I - by Manda Kathryn.
400 points, ended November 17, 2008, 16 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I have read through this a couple times and I am bloody stunned this has no comments on it!
The metaphors in the write reach deep with the obvious and show the emotions an orphan must feel in life
Fantastic write!
♥
Thank You for Your Entry & Best of Luck
Stay safe
~Manda
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