Alison A Smith Poet Free verse

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Written 29th July for 50 word weekly contest 27 th July to 2nd August

Choir of Bone and Light

Coral builds from bones 
      beneath blue light,  
               a quiet ledger 
                       of vanished breath.  

Polyps inherit
       the calcified past,  
              layer on layer
                    of patient death.  

Bright fish drift 
      through borrowed halls,  
            unaware of the cost below.

a living reef, 
      radiant, fragile,  
            the reef sings 
                     in calcified breath,
                             an architecture of endings.

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Joe Maverick July 30, 2026 at 8:02 AM Yeah...Its alright..I guess, in typical mode i'll go.' only so Alison will appreciate the nuance, I mean its spelled sorta like nuisance really nuance that is, i'm a bit Like the old reef ya'know on ya unconsciously i could grow, not as bony as the reef, then againi am fond of beef ' naw its a goody Alison..Just pullin ya parchment earlier.) Joe Maverick July 30, 2026 at 8:10 AM Btw Alison..Pullin ya parchment..Dy'a reckon its a goer? Maybe Aussies will embrace the term.? As long as They don't wrinkle it.? I sppose a crinkle or two? Over to you Alison Do you reckon you'll use it ? Maybe give it a run.)

Paige Hind July 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM very lovely, Alison <3 Alison A Smith July 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM Thank you Paige

Hiya Sharma July 29, 2026 at 7:02 AM Sigh! The choir of bone and light! Who could even imagine that ~ you really spark the most profound creativity my dear Alison... The cycle of death that you've depicted there "the calcified past, layer on layer of patient death. " Just wow! and that line "architecture of endings" really stood out for me the most! How moving and poignant is that! The fragility of life depicted in such a soul-stirring way ~ Always a pleasure reading your unique artistry, sending you light and best wishes. Alison A Smith July 29, 2026 at 7:09 AM Thank you so much Hiya your feedback on my poetry is gratefully received.

Sotto Poet July 29, 2026 at 4:35 AM Alicia, your poem explores continuity, change, and life's fragile balance. Great imagery of coral reefs symbolizes life and death. Alison A Smith July 29, 2026 at 4:39 AM Thank you for your feedback.