Leap year
and the birth of a nation.
How many suffocated by blast-freeze,
firedamp and frenzy;
how many hopes killed in gun-smoke;
young souls sold
for dreams
made in china?
Author notes
Prompt: 1776
A contest entry
- Morning Quickie by Cerulean Sunrise.
475 points, ended June 27, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Strong words in the year of the Ox.
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nice
Roman numerals rock. -
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Thanks for the Silver.
I appreciate it.
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Clever and emotional. Bravo!
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Thank you Raymond ...
I appreciate you reading and commenting.
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Great
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Thanks, Sandra!
For reading and commenting
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Wow, I love this take on the prompt, and that ending was amazing!
Best of luck to you in the contest
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Thank you, Maria ...
for the zesty comment.
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I like the title. Your imagery is great and I liked the simple, yet sophisticated take on the prompt. The ending was killer. Great job and good luck in the contest.
Josh
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Thank you so much ...
for this very encouraging comment, Josh.
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