Freedom

Shriveled toes moving forth on muddled brown soil, sending chills down the morose spine of brutalities. Three hundred and fifty four days numbed in tyranny, she crossed them in white on demeaned prison walls. On twelfth of May, paced 20 yards in 20 guarded strides, she now gleams her tattered uniform in jubilant pride. Time to fly back to her nest like a migratory bird, her chained hands released from blood red scuffles. Chapped lips spill her bravery in rubies of free verse, her solitude of raging strength somersaults as music, her feet cleanse carpets of buried ashes in emerald blue. Behold! A warrior glides over asleep pastures of onyx, golden hues awaken rustling leaves in pearly drizzles, lilac sunrise embraces her freedom veiled in sepia light, rising spirits back in homeland, roars the prisoner of war. Information used highlighted in bold: Poem Name: Solitude Written on: May 12, 2020 Views: 354 as on June 19, 2020 Type: Free Verse Written on June 19, 2020 Views For Poems Poetry Contest Sponsor: Funom Makama ~Winner: 4th Place

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John Watt

Date: 7/17/2020 6:16:00 PM

You already know how much I loved this; it's good to see it among the winners in this challenging contest. Well done, my friend, and congratulations ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/17/2020 4:17:00 PM

Wow Aditi, another really impressive write! Congratulations on your deserving high placement! There is nothing quite as precious as freedom. Blessings xxoo

Funom Makama

Date: 7/17/2020 5:51:00 AM

What an incredible entry you have here. It's amazing and true. Thank you very much for participating. Your high placement is truly well deserved. This was gooning for the ultimate prize but "no use of special fonts" was the undoing here. But truly, a great, great, great entry. Thank you so much Aditi.

Aditi Mishra
Date: 7/26/2020 12:25:00 PM

Thanks for your wonderful appreciation Funom and for the placement in your contest. I wasn't aware that putting the text in bold or italics would be counted as use of special fonts.

Hanh Chau

Date: 6/29/2020 11:00:00 AM

Aditi, I truly enjoying your poetry. You are a gifted inspiring writer. I have came to read other people’s writing but nothing has prompted me to feel such mesmerized by yours. I emulate your writing skills and talent. Consider to publish your own poetry book or a chapbook. Keep up the remarkable work and thank you for sharing your poetry. Hanh

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/30/2020 2:44:00 PM

I am glad you enjoyed my words Hanh! Thanks for your visit and such gracious words of appreciation and encouragement. May be someday I'd think about doing so, till then just pouring my thoughts in my muse gives me joy. God bless you :)

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/21/2020 12:59:00 AM

Wow.. Wonderful write Aditi.. You did exceptionally well in crafting this verse.. Good luck..

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/22/2020 9:05:00 AM

Thank you for generous appreciation Jenish. Blessings :)

John Watt

Date: 6/20/2020 2:55:00 AM

I take such delight in reading your creations, dear friend. The boundaries of this contest were no big challenge to you with your imagination and attention to detail. The tale you weave is as powerful as can be, that of obtained freedom from one's imprisonment whether literally or figuratively. This soars on wings of poetry, Aditi. Masterfully done. Many blessings ~ John

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/20/2020 12:21:00 PM

I am really grateful to find a friend like you who always takes his time to read my words, encourage me and reflect upon them with his own thoughts. It is a blessed gift to cherish. Thank you for being there dear friend. God bless you :)