A young writer approached with a challenge… a writing challenge. Each author blessed with minutes to create poetry. One charged with placing words on lines to mask ownership. The judge lurked in the writing of the little lady. Lurk in our little writing journey and express yourself. The little lady sharing her light with us continues to amaze and delight.
Lurking
In the woods lurking
All is completely dark
For now we’re here
Do not fear the darkness that we fight
Wait… don’t move
Someone’s coming
Listen
I don’t hear
It is the darkness lurking
For now it is half-past nine
Darkness and light
Are completely different
Journey
Seeing your life
Through another’s eyes
Opens doors
Otherwise denied
A child-like eagerness
Unbounds limits
Doomed upon us
By time’s quiet kiss
Step off
Embrace life
Make it yours
A vibrant journey
“Lurking” is a well-written poem and creates vivid pictures. This poet has a wonderful imagination.
“Journey” tells beautifully the wonder that children bring to us if we just open our hearts and minds to them.
Well done, both of you.
Update: Lurking has been published in the San Gabriel Writer’s League newsletter!