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In 100 Years

Arid, barren, desolate skeletons strewn carelessly jarring parched landscapes Tucked away under rocks and boulders one-celled creatures huddle motionless, gasping, wheezing Noonday sun blisters methane-enveloped tropics the poles whistle as well Oceans bubble, foam, boil water sizzling, spitting lava lifeless depths of charcoal ash Far, far to the south in Antarctica's heart, a creature's hand stretches out from the deathly mixture ~ clutches at hell's horizon May 30, 2018 In 100 Years Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/15/2018 9:58:00 AM

LOL Gershon, thankfully in your vision nobody seems to be left to clean up except the devil. Well penned - congrats on your well deserved podium finish.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/15/2018 5:36:00 PM

Yes, you're right, Line. The devil IS the only one left. Then again, he's stranded … And let us hope that this vision is COMPLETELY WRONG! :) gw

Jan Allison

Date: 6/14/2018 4:32:00 PM

such vivid imagery Gershon.... makes me glad i won't be around !:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2018 9:45:00 PM

Thanks for the congrats, and don't sweat my 'dark vision.' After all, it's only a poem---not the real thing. :) gw

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/14/2018 8:00:00 AM

Ah yes! Back with congratulations! Wonderful to see :) xomo!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2018 2:08:00 PM

to see - perhaps yes, but to experience? Grrrrrrrrisly. :) gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/14/2018 1:20:00 AM

Well done Gershon, congratulations. Tom.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2018 2:09:00 PM

And thank you much, Tom! ~ Gershon

Brian Davey

Date: 6/13/2018 7:53:00 PM

What a vivid and harsh depiction of the future you have portrayed here in a masterful way. Congrats on your win and thank you for entering my contest

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/13/2018 8:07:00 PM

And thank you, Brian, for helping me S T R E T C H the old poetic muse. This contest really inspired me, and I hope all of us entrants. Kudos to you!! Best wishes, Gershon

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/30/2018 3:19:00 PM

Wow, This is a great entry for the contest, Gershon It sure drives home the already present fear inside me The last line is killer !!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2018 3:27:00 PM

Mike, it's always great to receive a visit from you, and your generous appraisal is so encouraging, (even if my subject matter is a tad dark there). Thank you, my friend! ~ Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/30/2018 2:38:00 PM

Oh Gershon. You have my vote. And fave. Speaks volumes, I'm buying the whole set. ;) xomo!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/30/2018 2:54:00 PM

I freakn love The Far Side. I need the whole set.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/30/2018 2:54:00 PM

And good analogy.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2018 2:39:00 PM

We are living on the 'Far Side,' methinks, Mo. :) gw