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Sullen Whispers

i watch the eagle soar through this crimson hued sky as i inhale this sultry air and gasp a new day is dawning yet my thoughts linger as i clutch memories of yesterday's now past i can't grasp these thoughts twisting through my head like vines on old trees as they hold on tight choking words like a noose around neck i stutter through sullen whispers dropping to my knees as i clasp my hands in prayer looking for answers i'll never find i hear the screams of this eagle echo in my head as he lands on the bough above silence breaks like twigs and minds snapping as a rabbit scurries for cover in the thicket nearby knowing death was not his fate this day i hear the trickle of a stream in the distance as tears trace my face wondering why it was yours as memories glide on by June 29, 2021 Grasp Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 7/16/2021 11:41:00 AM

Sandra, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt - Grasp - Challenge! I liked your poem a lot and your use of the required words ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/13/2021 2:00:00 PM

Back with congratulations on this win. A really beautiful story/write. Have a blessed day with your win.......................

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/12/2021 10:56:00 AM

Sandy, congratulations for this poem of intense color and images - brilliant as the sunrise! It is so wonderful to have you back in the "soup." Your writes inspire and motivate. Many blessings to you and a hug!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/12/2021 7:05:00 AM

i hear the trickle of a stream in the distance as tears trace my face wondering why it was yours as memories glide on by Beautifully Written. Congratulations!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/4/2021 12:44:00 AM

Sandy I often thought about you and wondered why you had been absent from soup for some while and was elated when I saw your comment on one of my recent poems. Hope you are well dear friend. As usual, your intense creativity evident. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 PM

A beautiful story/write. "Love It" So glad you are back. You were missed. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Juliet Ligon

Date: 7/1/2021 8:05:00 AM

Nice use of the required words. This flows really well.

John Gondolf

Date: 7/1/2021 3:54:00 AM

Good to see you back, Sandy, and your wonderful writing has not lost a beat. Best of luck in the contest. I hope all is well in your world. Hugs, John

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/30/2021 10:35:00 AM

Sullen whispers they may be, yet your thoughts are described beautifully Sandra. You’ve weaved the obligatory words in wonderfully. Best wishes… Hugs, Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/30/2021 6:42:00 AM

- Wooow, Sandra ... this is excellent ! - Hope everything is well with you - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/30/2021 5:44:00 AM

You are a master at creating these images Sandy. Given words blend with ease in this emotive depiction. You have to win BIG with this.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/30/2021 5:43:00 AM

Love the imagery in your verse Sandra, you used the allocated words well, best of luck. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/30/2021 12:53:00 AM

Glad you are writing again. Your poetry is always top class. Best for a win. Hugs.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/29/2021 10:59:00 PM

Brilliant writing, Sandra, your free verse simply flows, great use of the given words:) Eagle is generally used as a positive metaphor, but you have uniquely crafted your own meaning:) awesome:)

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 6/29/2021 9:31:00 PM

Superb entry for contest. I could feel your emotions. All the best

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/29/2021 8:03:00 PM

Memorable! How you segued from the eagle and darkling images to the river's end is remarkable! Kudos, Gershon