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.

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