Doris Culverhouse Poet Narrative

Not So Civil

Expansive bloody rot, a necrotic smell, overwhelmes young nostrils.
Nightmares, anxiety unable to love
Death follows me and takes those I love
Smoke and fire rise around my heels
As Atlanta burns, behind my exit.



Scarlett's exit of Atlanta in "Gone With the Wind."

For Brian Strand's contest on Favorite book Vignette

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Andrea Dietrich January 5, 2010 at 6:09 PM oh, wow, I missed this one somehow since I joined. You did a really good job with it. I still don't know who really won all the top places in this contest. But you sure deserved to be in the top 10!! LUv, andrea

David Byrne December 30, 2009 at 9:33 PM Very tactile and sensual. Well done!

Marty Owens December 29, 2009 at 7:28 PM This is so good Doris...Gone With The Wind is my favorite book and movie...Enjoyed reading..Good luck in the contest...Marty

Richard Craig December 29, 2009 at 5:31 PM hey, this is awesome... simple and sharp....By the way, how did you get in Brian's Contest?

Sue Mason December 29, 2009 at 12:22 PM Great imagery you've done here, Doris and, even if I hadn't seen the movie, you've definitely painted the picture ... smile ... Don't forget to look for your birthday blog in a couple of days and have a piece of cake for me ... Hope your 2010 is a great one !!

Elaine George December 29, 2009 at 11:15 AM Excellent! Best wishes in Brian's contest. Also, Doris, I wish to thank you for all your kind comments and support over the last year. Best wishes to you in the New Year. Lainie.

Ronald Bingham December 29, 2009 at 8:39 AM A very vivid picture, good luck in the contest. Ron

Brian Strand December 29, 2009 at 7:49 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Doris.Rgds Brian

Jared Pickett December 29, 2009 at 7:47 AM I liked that movie.... Way before my time, I watched it with my grandmother... Funny memories, my grandfather was calling me a softy.... cracking jokes at my interest in a "Chick Flick".... Good write here Doris.....:JP]

Sara Kendrick December 29, 2009 at 6:14 AM Good write that should do well in the contest. Keep the creative pen flowing. Mom