Image Credit: "The Fog at the End" by Snakeraid
Rinsed anguish pulled warm air
from the last breath of summer.
Vague recollections of lingering spring
paved gray paths
meandering toward
winter's resting place.
Treatment became brittle
with its resentment of maybe.
When time converted endings into tomorrow's mystery,
the "road less traveled" proved well worn.
Silence screamed on the edge of death,
filtering through feeble hands
to hands that had crossed.
Lighter shadows illuminated sketchy truths
while life slipped past the present into misty chasms
enlightening a surprised voice to rejoice.
Author notes
First pic is the one above: http://th04.deviantart.com/fs39/300W/i/2008/334/6/f/The_fog_at_the_end_by_Snakeraid.jpg
A contest entry
- Picture Prompts - Reserve - no more than 20 lines by Cannonsfire.
3999 points, ended December 4, 2008, 14 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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ooo...this is good
congrats on your gold! wooo hooo!!
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CathrynAnn
Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them so much. ~Pamela
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I got a surprise at this, it is such an emotional write, thank you so much for entering it and I was thrilled to give you gold. C
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C
Me too. I am stunned with so many wonderful entries. Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, inspiring contest and what is, truly an honor, a gold trophy from you. I am truly thrilled and humbled. Thank you. ~Pamela
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Interesting prompt picture, the path looks ominous and it just drops off into the fog. I wish you luck on the contest and best wishes on your future writes.
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Lady Altheia
Thank you so much for popping by to read and for leaving your kind remarks. I appreciate them so much. ~Pamela
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This is beautifully evocative and fulfilling as I read it, the only line I am not enamoured of is the 'Frost' reminder of 'a road less traveled' but in saying that, the rest of the piece just resonates with me and i adore 'treatment is brittle with its resentment of maybe' that says so much right there!
I am so glad to find this in the contest. C
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This is some beautiful poetry,filled with stunning imagery.A wonderfully unique and vivid perspective on the picture.Well done fine poet,and best of wishes to you always.
Tony
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Tony
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am pleased you enjoyed this one. ~Pamela
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