Alarm Haiku

The alarm goes off

the defining loudness is

a painful awakening

Posted in response to the challenge Anticipation.

Mike Trout

BaseballCat14

VT

13 years old

Poetry

By BaseballCat14

How long - Found poem of MLK's speeches

Our legacy must live on

Our children must
have their dignity

They must not be
judged

How long
How long will it take
they say

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Poetry

By BaseballCat14

Gentle Hands - Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's " Lady with an Ermine "

Purple dress
bead necklace
pale skin
Lady holds Ermine
muscled legs
pointy nose
Lady holds Ermine
big hands
strong but gentle
Lady holds Ermine

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Poetry

By BaseballCat14

Fate

The cheering of the joyous fans
calls me to the plate

The smell of fresh cut grass
awakens my mind from its slumber

I stare into the loathing eyes

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