Possession: Brenda Arledge Poetry Prompt Response Weeks 37 and 41
Alyssa is an avid reader, writer, and coffee enthusiast. She loves sharing thoughts, ideas, and creative writings with the world.
Good evening! A storm is brewing. What better time to invite words to flow? This is a short piece that I think covers two of Brenda's prompts: Experiment and Shopping.
As always, a big thank you to Brenda.
Enjoy!
Neon letters
brighten the path
elicit a chuckle
in the back of this throat.
Smiles don't quite
reach the eyes
perfectly coiffed hair
is just a tad too tight.
The hunt continues,
but the words linger
in the back of my mind.
Sharp noises
pierce these ears
movement rendered impossible
worn pages lay on a table
the same letters
etched in black.
Oh no, this won't do at all.
Onward the search.
Darkness devours
panic seeps in
little oxygen left
a rancid taste
as the carvings come alive.
A haunting shadow
ready to collect.
© 2021 Alyssa
