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Sage Is Bleeding Red

The sage is bleeding red all over the plain Like autumn has stabbed it with a sharp sword, And left it wounded with open bloody stain To await the white gauze of snow to absorb Like a bandage and bring healing once again. HONORABLE MENTION written December 12, 2021 submitted to: "Bite Size Poem #30" Poetry Contest sponsored by: Line Gauthier

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/13/2022 8:39:00 AM

Lovely poem. Wish the title was different from the first line. But the repetition does work here since it is a powerful phrase.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2022 10:33:00 AM

Thanks so much, Line. I appreciate your thoughts on my poem. Now that I've thought about it, I suspect you've never seen a field of sage turned red and shimmering in the breeze. It truly resembles bleeding!

Ann Peck

Date: 12/30/2021 3:31:00 PM

I planted sage bushes last spring. That's fantastic that they turn red. Mine are Santa Barbara ~ maybe they don't :( Your poem has super imagery! Congratulations :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/30/2021 7:37:00 AM

Creative winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2021 1:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a creative write. You told a wonderful story in just 5 lines. Have a blessed day and New Year 2022.......................

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/16/2021 6:36:00 AM

Your metaphoric write is marvelously penned, wow!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/16/2021 8:45:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. When I receive a good review from you, my heart soars!

Lin Lane

Date: 12/14/2021 4:20:00 AM

Comparing snow to gauze and the autumnal red shade of sage to blood was ingenious, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 6:06:00 AM

Thank you, Lin, for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciate you.

John Gondolf

Date: 12/13/2021 8:49:00 AM

I love the imagery in this piece, Milt, nicely written. Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas season. John

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/13/2021 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, John. Your compliment is so well-received and appreciated. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season, as well.