Abstract Disappointment

Campfire seedling creates a spark against the raven sky
Casting shadows in the mud of my weary eye
Safety orange sounds the alarm before my final sigh
It’s not a snow day after all instead the end is nigh

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My abstract poem in response to Linda Kruschke’s Abstract Paint Chip Poetry Prompt. The Challenge: This week we are writing “Abstract Poetry,” defined by Drury as “poetry that aims to use its sounds, textures, rhythms, and rhymes to convey an emotion instead of relying on the meanings of words.” The paint chip words and phrases we have to work with are snow day, safety orange, campfire, seedling, raven, mud, and shadow. I would like you to use all seven words and phrases as you abstractly paint with these very fall and winter colors.

Shared on dVerse ~ Poets Pub Open Link Night #281

See more of my Paint Chip Poetry.