Joseph May Poet Quintain (English)

Beats of Despair

 Graffiti  walls and trash strewn streets
 Hope withers before it can grow
 Despair plays in steady beats
 With somber scenes to show
 Dreams dry up before they flow

 5-20-2024

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Brandy Nicole May 22, 2024 at 6:59 PM ' Hope withers before it can grow, ' and ' dreams dry up before they flow. ' So sad. Your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Silent One May 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM Nicely done, it flows and rhymes very well..

Victor Buhagiar May 21, 2024 at 4:05 AM Oh how sad. Cheer up. It's spring and flowers bloom.

Hilda Greenhough May 21, 2024 at 12:06 AM Poem describes certain inner cities where there is little pride. This is a timely reminder that cities need to be revitalized.

Ink Empress May 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM Dreams dry up before they flow! What a brilliant last line to end this with! Love the slight alliterations and word weaving in this! Very well delivered dear joseph

Paula Goldsmith May 20, 2024 at 9:08 AM I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Great Ending... Dreams can dry up at any age. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........