Once upon a time. Nightbirds
forget their songs. Twig fingers
snap. Sunset shadows stretch beyond
the dense thicket. Princess wakes.
Flowing red hair, starry blue
eyes. Gossamer gown and dianthus
lips. Sneaking outside with thin
cobweb slippers and apple cheeks.
Tenebrous clouds tap dance through
black night sky. Faceless wolvie
packs roam the woods. Burrs
grab delicate skin. She runs.
Gloomy twisty forest. An abandoned
garden bed beneath a Linden
tree. She curls inside orange
pumpkin’s sticky pulpy depths.
Empty dark monster hisses, spits
poisonous lies. Heavy razor-clawed
feet press firmly. Her golden
light slowly dims and fades.
Ravens call. Deers rush. Rabbits
thump. Her heart shoots free
flashing bright across the inky
wide open heavens. Fighting spirit.
Bold as sunflowers, lightning bolt
strong. She’s thick roots burrowed
deep. An ocean wave thundering
along sandy shores. Princess survives.
*Dedicated to my strong girl. Keep fighting. I see you.
Very well done!
Thank you so much. 🙂
Probably one of my absolute favorites by you. I always love a story where the princess survives ❤️
Thank you. I reworked it all day yesterday trying to make each line tell the story I wanted. I’m glad you loved it!
This is a beautiful poem. Love it so much. ♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊😊
Thank you! I’m so happy you love it.
Very nice & lovely write up poem. Nice & amazing words use in poem. I like.
Thank you!
So many contrasts between the dark and the light in this piece…and it only takes a glimmer to defeat the darkness. May her fighting spirit be reinforced by those who love her so she can triumph 💞💞💞
Thank you, Dawn. I keep reminding myself we will all survive this tough time.
Praying for peace, strength, and comfort for whatever you are going through ❤️
I appreciate that so much. ❤️❤️❤️
axis apex
gourd the board
of law
ruled anti
ante
before
this shit
all went
down
anyways
eh?
Wonderful!
Thank you 🙂
A powerful & heartfelt story of surviving against the odds. 🙂 Beautifully woven imagery here! <3
Thank you so much, Tom 🙂
Lovely!!!
Thank you so much!
Great motivation
Thank you 🙂
This is incredibly vivid, with such a dreamlike atmosphere. It’s impossible not to see the different images play across your mind. Also, I’ve always loved the sound of the word gossamer.
Awww. Thank you. Me too! It’s such a beautiful word. I used a lot of my favorites here. Watching my daughter struggle hurts so hard I’ve got to keep processing it all the ways I know how.
You’ve got this! She’ll grow up to be so grateful for you, I know it. ^^
THANK YOU! Those are the words I didn’t even know I needed to hear. <<>>
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for reading 🙂
Your vocabulary adds so much depth to your story telling. It makes me stop and think about what I’m reading. Also, the imagery and the progression of the story. That’s amazing how you do that all within a poem.
Your comment has made my day! Thank you for your support and kindness.
♥️♥️♥️
Thank you ❤️
I love this and the language you use, Bridgette. Beautiful and powerful.
Hello ! I like your style!
Thank you!
Such a nice poem it reflects the real feelings of the poetess.Keep such nice works going on.
Thank you for the kind words.
This is such a beautifully written, delicately worded poem, Bridgette. I read it three times over to take in everything you have written. You have a real talent for writing moving and detailed poetry. I often think of you and your family, especially your daughter. I know you’re having a difficult time, so please, know you can always write to me by email if you need to ‘chat’ or just to be heard. Much love to you, Bridgette. Xxx 💝
Thank you, Ellie. It makes me so happy you’d read it more than once. You’ve made my day. Much love to you as well.
Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Hope. May those vines binding her let her go so that she can run again.
Indeed. It’s all I want for her. ❤️
That is so beautiful especially since it is inspired by your daughter.
Thank you so much. ❤️
such a wonderful poem with great imagery and a happy ending.. 💞
Thank you, Cindy. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You’re so welcome!!1 💞
Beautiful and evocative..your words were so visual:) I really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much, Karima! I’m so glad you liked it.