Red Wedged-Heel Shoe

On  top of the pile___shoes upon shoes
One lone wedged-heel red shoe that gives clue
That she knew what her fate would be soon
Aware her soul__spirit would take flight

One lone wedged-heel red shoe that gives clue
The owner was last one to die the death
Aware her soul__spirit would take flight
Memories filled her every thought

The owner was last one to die the death
Terror, horror with every breath
Memories filled her every thought
Of family, friends, life, love__children

Terror, horror, with every breath
Because she knew what fate would be soon
Same as family, friends, love__children
On top of the pile__shoes upon shoes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 12:58 PM
great write mom!! number one winner!!
Fraser Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 4:48 AM
Mega congratulations Sara on your win in Caties contest, i am chuffed for you >> James
Crisci Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 12:37 AM
Congratulations on your first win, Sara! What a magnificent write! Enjoy your honor and glory. Love and admiration, Andrew.
Foster Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Congratulations Sara. When I first saw this I thought it to be for the 'leather voices' contest. that is the image that came to mind. So the picture is there and the form. well done...Margaret
Richards Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 5:41 PM
1st place, wow!! Congratulations Sara on this wonderful win!! ~ Love, Carrie
Butler Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Congrats on the win! -Mike
Sweetheart Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Congrats Sara on your 1st place win in Catie's Pantoum contest with this remarkable poem.. a well deserved win and honor for u to enjoy ..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Guzzi Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Wonderfully powerful write! Who's #1??? Why you! Light & Love
La France Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on first place, with this powerful poem.. love constance
Culverhouse Avatar
May 11, 2010 at 3:56 AM
enjoyed mom
Falotico Avatar
May 10, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Very powerful write Sara!!! Glad you like "What I see" and I think she has read it, she is poet on here...
Gregory Avatar
May 10, 2010 at 4:13 AM
Nice write! And I thank you for you kind words.
Chachere Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 10:12 PM
are the red shoes symbolizing the people who were killed.i can see the imagery.it's like a sad movie scene on murder.i wish your mom a wonderful bliss where ever she is. and happy mothers day to you both as well, Sara. -Always&Forever Lynette
Byrne Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 7:26 PM
interesting chilling
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Hey it looks like you combined two challenges into one here. Very nice job with a pantoum, Sara, I like what you came up with. LUv, andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Wonderful Pantoum Sara and good luck in Catie's contest.. this is an elegant write ..Happy Mother's Day ..enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie
Knop Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 4:26 AM
Interesting poem, Sara and well written! Keep your pen flowing and thanks for your comments...Hope you'll have a nice Sunday...Gert
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