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Brian Strand's 2025 Posted Short Form Contest... 19 Jan 25....dodoitsu 7/7/7/5 syllabic count

Ashen Backdrop





bare the foliage of trees petals crumbling… split from bones ghosts of maples hanging low, ashen backdrop tilts
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Beaufort Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Nette, almost reminds me of the fire scenes in California, but I'm thinking you're simply referring to winter's ending scenes. Either way, it's haunting and I am glad spring is around the corner for us!
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is so nice. Hope it was a win. How are you doing, Nette?
Hind Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sounds like burning or chopping down trees - such a sad thing, deep imagery
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