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Mirage

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November 19, 2019, F G I series 8 imagism, Brian Strand, sponsor

Published in PoetrySoup's first anthology, PS: It's Poetry
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I wrote "Mirage" using the Imagism style, with a generous portion of alliteration thrown in for good measure.  Don't stare at the sun without proper eye protection!

Baking, broiling, blindingly bright, blistering sun, Super scorching, sweltering, sizzling sand The kabob that is my body skewered, searing Deceptively blue skies devoid of any deliverance No cavalry of clouds coming to convey compassion Rising balloon-like bubbles of hot air Causing distant objects to ripple and dance Shimmering in the atmospheric boil Falling to my knees, I detect in the distance Glimmering patches of blue and green—Mirage! A maniacal mime of molten mockery Deriding my dreadful demise

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Curie Stark
Date: 10/22/2020 9:57:00 AM
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That feel like being in a hot desert
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Mark Toney
Date: 10/23/2020 11:05:00 PM
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I was hoping people would feel that way, Curie. Thank you for your fine comment. Welcome to PoetrySoup! ~Mark
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Na Na
Date: 11/19/2019 7:33:00 PM
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Hi Mark nice entry for the contest. Best of luck
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Mark Toney
Date: 11/19/2019 8:47:00 PM
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I appreciate that, Gregory. Thanks for stopping by. ~Mark
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/19/2019 6:31:00 PM
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Captivating contribution to the contest! Well wishes for a wonderful win :)
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Mark Toney
Date: 11/19/2019 6:35:00 PM
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Thank you, Michelle! ~Mark
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Silent One
Date: 11/19/2019 4:00:00 PM
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You really did create imagery with this one..some great lines.. you didnt even need an image for it.. nice one.
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Mark Toney
Date: 11/19/2019 4:31:00 PM
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Much appreciated, Silent One. ~Mark

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