Pieces of the Past

Caged Bird

Image by Ana Lignelli the Dragon Lady via Flickr

this book has no lines
poverty of spirit
shaped like calligraphy
my secret life
in heavy, still air
stabbing him flashes through my mind
lightning reflects my face on rain-streaked panes
dark on light, veined film
failure is a choice
store tomorrow
change the water
perhaps a garden
I can remove my wedding ring with ease
irresistible motivation
I am determined

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Piece together a poem from 10-15 phrases from your old journal, says Poetry Tow Truck.

from Lost in Translation

About T A Hillin-Smith

Just one of the literacy scholars on this site who wants to explore writing in all its complexities.
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6 Responses to Pieces of the Past

  1. sandy says:

    I followed it just fine! In fact I could relate to it, too.

    Pretty blog!

    • Yousei Hime says:

      Sandy, I’m glad you could follow it. The prompt is one I’d been wanting to try, and the theme that emerged grew from recent snarls and tangles. I’m really glad you came by. I so enjoy my visits to your blog.

  2. rdl says:

    like this, i can relate.

  3. slpmartin says:

    Wow…these lines weave a fine short story in verse.

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