Sunday, July 8, 2012

The Sun Rises

The Trifecta challenge: Give us 33-333 words with this as your inspiration: The world will end in three days. 


I am impressed because this has gotten me writing. Good job. 


The Sun Rises



The cats need fed, the dog a walk
On the wild side
The chickens have yet to lay an egg
And, I scramble in the moment

Cilantro has gone to seed while
Pumpkins control the ground
A pepper here, a bean there
Sprouts galore, everywhere

The sun rises bronze and
Sets in amber waves
It all matters not what comes or goes
The world will end in three days.

Poetry manuscript scattered about
Novel started, stopped and lost
Inspiration sweats and drips
In puddles on the parched earth

The deck beckons, as does the bed
Instead, knees and fingernails caked
Cool red Georgia clay soothes the fever
Yet the willing soul bakes

The sun rises bronze and
Sets in amber waves
It all matters not what comes or goes
The world will end in three days.

4 comments:

  1. Love your poem. It will all be there when we feel like dealing with it:)

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  2. that was very well written. it flowed beautifully.

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  3. Excellent response...glad it jump started you! This is my favorite bit-
    Inspiration sweats and drips
    In puddles on the parched earth

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  4. I'm glad we were able to lend some writing inspiration. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Be sure to come on back tomorrow for the new challenge.

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