Hidden Sparks In Ashes
...Yes I have been burned down into cold grievous ashes.
But in ashes, still lies the glimmering sparks of my strength.
My spirit is still aglow by the fire that burns within me.
The fie...
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, inspiration,
Form: Free verse
When She Called the Game
...Her mother had been suspicious,
He'd seemed a bit fictitious.
His anger soon did match his brawn,
His rage was quite devout,
Her hidden tears and bruises' spawn,
Gave up her life to doubt.
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, abuse, freedom,
Form: Rhyme
Nevermore
...Nevermore!
I spread my arms to stop you;
My feet to kick;
My head raised to defy you;
My mouth to spit;
My tongue stuck out to mock you;
My eyes to ...
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, abuse, endurance, freedom, self,
Form: Free verse
Her Role
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Her role.
History has shown
though men may not own
the hand that rocks the cradle
always rules the world.
Quote Prompt II-....I have dug my way out of the ground
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, beauty, feelings, imagery, philosophy,
Form: Free verse
Burials
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"I have dug my way out the ground with palm and fist many times,
my whole life has been one burial after another, I will find my way
out of you." -rupi kaur
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"Your death ...
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, death, strength,
Form: Free verse
Altered
...Not even the softest hint of dawn
can wring regret from December's night
Nor can find remorse from the frozen ground,
or hasten a winter's thaw…
Yet, we are but wise
who will answe...
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, forgiveness, introspection,
Form: Free verse
Life Teaches
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Life Teaches.
In remorse,I can feel the spasms,
of the uncouth experience,
this world has cast on me.
These unstiched patches have
drawn me to more kindness.
Spontaneously,wo...
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, emotions, environment, hope, how
Form: Free verse
''Kindness Is the Key''
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How is it so easy for you to be kind to people? he
asked... milk and honey dripped from my lips and I answered, "cause
people have not been kind to me." Rupi Kaur
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Categories:
contest quote prompt, life,
Form: Free verse