Only half of the door open,
Allowing the sunshine to flood in
Blind now---
the light too bright
and the wounds too raw
I lower myself to the floor
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Try your hand at a magpie tale. It's quick and enjoyable...Just go to Magpie Tales, take a gander at the photo, and write a poem or vignette.
So much depth in a few words. Sometimes, to be honest, to retreat IS best!
ReplyDeleteSome wounds just need to bleed a little.
ReplyDeleteI love the lamp portrayed with words! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI like how you stacked the letters. Makes me think of backing away
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Great magpie! :)
A short but very clever Mapgie. Sometimes that just how it feels ... being stuck in the shadows feels safer!
ReplyDeleteI'll give it a go! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMe again. LOL Your magpie is lovely. There is a lot of emotion packed into few words, and the format is terrific, flows very well. You are a talented poet.
ReplyDeletelove the visual on this piece....nice write...bkm
ReplyDeletegreat magpie Sioux!! I will try this promt over the weekend - loved the stacked letters' touch...very intense.
ReplyDeleteinteresting take on the subject. I'm always amazed at the variety magpie prompts encourages.
ReplyDeletePowerful stuff...
ReplyDeleteWell crafted with a terrific message.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I like how you played with the visual structure of this piece.
ReplyDeletesometimes retreating is a wise decision
ReplyDeleteI love the stacking retreat! That made the whole this just perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteHello Sioux, So glad you stopped by my blog last week. I am happy to have discovered yours!
ReplyDelete(Sorry it took a while to drop by; I've not been in retreat; rather, juggling!!!)
I loved this!
ReplyDeletenicely written and love the stacked letters
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nice...love what you did with retreat...and sometimes that is the most alluring option...nice magpie!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I've read a few magpies lately, but haven't tried it yet. My favorite Magpie is the restaurant on Main Street in old St. Chas! :D
ReplyDeletewow, retreat into darkness,
ReplyDeletehow cool to think of it.
Wonderful retreat from the light...
ReplyDeleteNicely written piece.