Toxic mist of hatred
defiles a sacred relic,
whose roots degenerate
beyond the earth's core
As withering limbs cry out
in the darkness,
for the light of hope
that yesterdays rain promised
Feeling the outrageous misfortunes
of a corrupt society that
has unfulfilled their duties
as caretakers of a viable planet
The heritage of its eternal existence
hanging in the balance,
as weary implants cling to depleted soil,
in a last attempt for its own suvival
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1. Tell me why the tree looks thirsty and dead
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt...The Tree of liFe looks thirsty...tell me why by echo-ink.
1700 points, ended March 11, 13 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Excellent
A wonderful take on the prompt. So very creative and well expressed. Best of luck in the contest.
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