the bejeweled future does beckon
visions of possibilities
but it is a one-way door
open, you can’t go back
point of no return
step towards death
forever
dead end
stop
time
onward
move forward
open that door
seek what is beyond
there is no other way
it is the past that is dead
create your possibilities
the bejeweled future does beckon
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This was written for Colleen’s weekly poetry challenge. This week the poem’s form was poet’s choice, but a photo prompt was provided by Diana Peach. It was found on pixbay.com and was created by “Pretty sleepy.” I chose to do a double-nonet due to the time nature of the image and resulting poem.
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This is fabulous, Trent! I love the repetition of the first line at the end and the hesitancy that almost prevents one from truly living life. But time stands still for no one, and our purpose is to LIVE. Well done! :-)
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Thanks, Yvette!
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like a sandglass, this form goes well with the words. I should have thought of that. But you sure did it so well. Thanks for sharing. Loved.
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I though this was a perfect form for the idea, not just the shape, but the way it makes the word flow. Thanks!
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Perfect, indeed. Nice flow. 👏
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Open that door 😊
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It’s the only way forward!
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Trent, this is a fabulous inverted nonet poem! I love shape poetry and it leaves you with the feeling that time is running out. Excellent! <3
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Thanks, Colleen! Besides working visually, I like the way this form flows for this type of poetry :)
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I agree. It works for you! You did a great job! <3
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Thanks!
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Fantastic, Trent – I love how the two halves played off of one another!
<3
David
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Thanks, David. I do like to go a little towards question and answer when doing this type of symmetrical poem.
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A double-nonet is the perfect choice for your fabulous piece. I love the flow of movement and how it goes forward in the end.
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Thanks. I do like the way that this form flows.
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You’re welcome.
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This is absolutely fabulous and very much the vision I had also 💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. It is a cool image to work with, isn’t it?
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Absolutely I loved it 😗💜
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I love the way the lines pull you forward. Great poem!
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Thanks! I like this form because it helps create momentum or urgency.
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Lovely poem, Trent. This gave me the good kind of shivers. :-)
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Thanks, Diana. :) It was a very cool image to use, and would have made a wonderful one for fiction.
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Pixabay has a vast collection of fantasy/sci-fi images. Sometimes I’ll just pick on if I need a bit of inspiration. Happy Writing!
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Images often do inspire me to write, so I can understand how it could be a great site for that – I’ll have to check it out more :)
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Have fun.
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Great poem! This is a challenge I had forgotten about. Glad I read your poem!
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Thanks! It is a great challenge :)
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I love the imagery of the one-way door. Nicely done, Trent 💕🙂
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
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Beautiful! Thank you for beeing part of Colleen’s great challenge. xx Michael
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Thanks, Michael!
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