Neon light flashing outside the window.
Sound of tires, passing traffic on wet streets.
Ticking of a clock, phosphorescent glow in inky blackness.
Painful memories won't allow sleep.
Please, let me forget.
A contest entry
- Prompt 30 words or less... by mysticstorm.
600 points, ended February 28, 9 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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three in the morning, unable to forget... that feeling sucks :-(
congratulations on the HM. :-)
I like the word "phosphorescent"
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wow another one up at 3 a.m. Me and husband not alone. We are where it is quiet though. Nice flow of words, fantasic detail.
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painful memories so hard to let go of
but so necessary
you always amaze me with your talent
love your imagery
excellent write
God bless you my friend...
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Wow Ed such a deep write this is. Sounds very much like personal experience in this.
Congraulations on your trophy.
Gaylene
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This one is scarey, like something terrible happen and you saw it all.....and excellent scene painted in 30 words....your talent is awesome......Novy
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Very well written...great imagery and thought...dark and sad moments of thought.
Best,
mystic
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