dVerse~ Poets Pub Challenge: Quadrille#14
If darkness hit me first,
I’d creep in silently
knocking dust off shelves
with fast breathing. If the
smell hit me next I’d look
for a black hole, moonless;
whiskey from the broken jar
danced with urine on the floor –
before he hit me.
Challenge: Write a poem on your blog in exactly 44 words (excluding title) where at least one of the words has to be jar, remember to link back to dVerse. Visit and get inspired by the other poets, have fun and remember to come back throughout the week to check out if there are any new entries. We will select one of the poems to be included in our upcoming anthology, and if you are selected we will contact you to get your acceptance.
You are crazy talented Anita! I keep re-reading it. Heck of a story!.
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Just knocked it out when I saw someone’s response lol Thank you.
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In case u don’t see this…https://thepoetrychannel.wordpress.com/2016/08/17/attention-poetsforpeace-contributors-we-are-getting-published-will-need-your-help/comment-page-1/#comment-5088
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Thank you SOOOO MUCH Anita!!!! I sent a permission but will do it again when I get home from work. I didn’t give than all the info. Too excited. Lol. I can count now but not read!
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Baby steps..
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Anita, can we contribute more than one to the poets for peace?
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Yes you can.
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That ending line hit me hard. I had to read it again in a new light.
Nice to meet you at D’verse Anita.
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Likewise. I enjoy a challenge. Hope to be a part of more.
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I read this once, great.
I read this twice, excellent. The ending made tbe preceding parts come to life in a grand reveal, special writing.
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This piece is absolutely wonderful. I loved the concluding line…
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Thank you for those thoughts. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Pleasure my dear
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Powerful!
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Thank you, Christine
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First kudos for the title… I really love music references, which brought Metallica into mind… and then that end… yes very good… Hope to see you around dVerse…
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I’ll certainly stay tuned to other prompts. I enjoyed it. And thank you.
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Powerful description in this!
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Thank you, Bryan.
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Interesting piece.
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Thank you for reading.
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That last line was a punch I didn’t see coming which of course makes it all the more shocking. I know what it’s like to tiptoe around a drunk but thankfully was never hit…bad memories for me.
Gayle~
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Thank you for reading. There is always something that resonates deeper than others and it is shocking that this happens and you count yourself lucky. I hope things are much, much better for you today.
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Many thanks for your well wishes, Anita, I appreciate that…and they are much better.
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Good stuff.
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Ah, powerful, painful, and beautiful. The picture you painted is so clear I can smell and hear the characters.
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Thank you for that.
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That poem packs a punch. Perfectly worded.
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Thank you for reading and for those thoughts.
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wowzers Anita…very powerful write…
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Thank you. Glad it had such an impact.
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