It all began with a lonely voice
proclaiming this, rather than that
an individual's creativity brilliant
a spectacle that drew much attention.
The signs had lured them to destination
where wind driven coloured flags saluted
the crowd which gathered in anticipation
waiting for that spectacle they'd paid for.
The Ring Master lay ringed silently
by the pride of lions waiting hungry
for that crack of the whip to send
a surreal production of roaring fear.
In the centre of the furred maelstrom
the loan figure stood to attention.
While fading entertainment’s applause
grew numb sensing the moment
where imagination slipped elsewhere
giving way to sparks of reality.
The declaration came and crack flared
to an instant carnivorous destruction
pride silenced the master of the rings
while the crowd grew uncertain.
Wednesday’s paper proclaimed boldly
"a triumph of the masses over individuality"
and in the dust floated a poster
which asked “don’t I have a voice too?”
Author notes
Hi, well I couldn't help myself I used all the words in the word bank for prompt two but I also made it a metaphor using a circus act ... hope you like, I am sure this is rather different to what you are expecting. Thanks for including me!
Oh it is a little different to my original, I realised you had a minimum line limit of 25! So I had to add several more stanzas. I hope it still holds good effect.
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- Round 2! - The Showstoppers by Nakatrea.
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wow this is amazing...love this
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wow.............
wow........................ THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!! i loved the word choice in this one!!!!!!
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don't worry too much about the line limit. I just don't want novels - or not enough. If you want me to read the original too send me the link
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it took me to africa then the circus and deep into my little mind . nice piece well done
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Stunning metaphor...catches the attention of the readers right away and all the way through...and the punch line says..."don't I have a voice too?" You are very creative in your writes...aunty
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This was brilliant. I loved every line, kept me mesmerized. Truly a stunning piece.
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Little Brother,
You just blew my mind with this one! Wow!!! I love this one!!! I love the metaphor, and the message! Great job!
Best of luck in this contest!
and love
Nyetta
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