Hell Awaits

Slate gray
hangs over hell.
Glowing softly,
hotter than mortal souls,
the Inferno’s harsh landscape
beckons all.

Beware
jagged landscapes
barren of life,
there lies the maw of hell
its breath poisoning the world
as it waits.













Brittany Reynolds
Views from a Vignette Contest sponsored by nette onclaud
10/27/12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Awesome way to do the contest. no wonder she scored you high. Congrats.
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November 11, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Hello Brittany, CONGRATULATIONS, in Nette's "VIEWS FROM A VIGNETTE" contest.. Keep up the good work... always~ PD
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Congratulations on your first place win. Great work.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 7:46 PM
SUPER CONGRATS BRITTANY ON FIRST PLACE WIN FOR A FANTASTIC WRITE LUV..
Harrington Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 12:24 PM
A superb write. I see why you won 1st place with this one. :) Tanya
Kendrick Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Congrats on your very expressive and descriptive winning work..Sara
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November 9, 2012 at 10:17 AM
I love this ambush exquisite write of yours, Brittany<3 congrats on your #1 win!!! Xoxo Carma
Poet Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Wonderful verse on the theme of the contest!Congrats on your top win Brittany.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Another superb win, congratulations xx
Guzzi Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 7:52 AM
very very ominous Congrad's on your write winning. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 7:14 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Vignette contest Brittany. Love, Carol
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October 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Brittany, most enjoyed..pd
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October 27, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Powerful piece... Love the form... Michael
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October 27, 2012 at 8:26 AM
wonderful poem enjoyed, love elizabeth
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