Twining threads,
binding broken promises into thickened cord.
Strong enough to carry the weight.
With enough rope.
To hang myself.
Author notes
Prompt: ROPE
A contest entry
- Prompt Contest 14 entries 20 words or less by mysticstorm.
600 points, ended January 5, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Very moving and chilling...a wonderfully moving take on the prompt...well done...
thank you for sharing.
mystic -
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Oh this is kind of thrilling to read, esp. when you get to the end. But over broken promises?
Joe

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An excellent take on the prompt with very vivid imagery.
Best wishes with this.
Gaylene


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Chilling
and a delightful read, I saw this prompt and was heading the same direction you did with this, but decided not to write! I wish you the best in your contest!






