Give Me An Idea

Give me a thoughtful image 
That I can reveal in black and white,
Or with tints and shades of colors 
Using pastels, ink, or graphite.
Even the most common thing 
Can seem to be introspective
When rendered with clever shading 
Or seen from a different perspective.
 
Find me a new metaphor, 	
Or a novel unused simile—
Something like alliteration	 
To bring to life my poetry.
Help me write some plays on words,  
Or a sentimental nuance,
That would appeal to those lovebirds 
That see the world through the lens of romance.

Inspire me with lyrics 
And clever rhymes that tell a story.
Then hum a new chord progression	 
That would support a melody.
Add guitar riffs and a hook 
That surprise like an epiphany.
Bind them together like a book:  
A multi-genre fusion symphony.

(Chorus)
Give me an idea worthy of a drawing, poem, or song;
Something inspiring enough to push creativity along.
Something interesting enough to fire the synapses in my brain.
Something provocative enough to make all stop and look again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 3/1/2015 11:59:00 PM
Congrats on ur super win Mark! Brilliant write!
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 3/2/2015 11:03:00 AM
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Date: 3/1/2015 7:54:00 PM
Mark, CONGRATS on your win. ThanXs for supporting my contest ~ SKAT ~
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 3/2/2015 11:03:00 AM
Always a pleasure. I had forgotten that I had submitted that one.
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