So now is my time of reckoning. I really enjoy entering these; choosing a purported winner, not so much. And everyone did such a lovely job.
Zoolane wrote “Mist” which included a personification of the mist as something that threatened the lovers. Her last line is very powerful.
Comedian; this one touched my heart. It speaks to a theme which I did not mention, but was in my mind when I chose this particular picture: alone together. Prescient and a good writer, our Comedian.
Pendragon wrote of young love on the run, a sort of Romeo and Juliet theme. Another great last line: “two hearts forever entwined on the edge of good-by.” Sigh.
Dark Muse wrote “At World’s End.” I like the idea of a new world; isn’t that what we hope for when we fall in love?
Daniel Benoit wrote cleverly as usual in “Immaculate Journey. ” And as usual I enjoy his very modernistic style.
“Ancestry” is Autolycus’ entry. I see why he wins these so often. I love the connection to an older generation and country and customs. It’s sort of a wonder that there are any happy marriages.
Hawkman wrote “Last Chance”: “they look to the artist, but he will not advise…” Actually, Hawkman, while our styles differ and I can’t rhyme to save my life, that line is something that I could have written. It’s an impressive entry.
Hillwalker, I adore yours. So very English. It soundsl exactly like something you’d see on late night T.V. and from the 1930’s. Very World War II. I’m sure everyone is going, “huh?”
Haunted. Clever girl! “Love Story.” Just go read it.
“ let’s give me your best acting
pretend you love me more than you love her
let’s make a pact
that you will not hold me back on my way down”
See what I mean?
PaulClem “Cliff’s Edge.” Wow. But so sad.
All of these are winning entries. But officially, it’s Dark Muse.
At World's End
Come, take my hand,
and let us stand
upon the edge
of a new world.
Let everything behind
us crumble away
into dust and we
will venture upon
the eve of a new
beginning.
The vastness
ours to behold,
let us be adventurers,
to blaze a trail
through the unknown.
The world crafted
by man will become
obsolete, and the
boundaries that held us
back will dissipate.
We will be dancers
upon the rim of
canyons, we will
become leapers
into the air,
and trust upon
the wind to lift
us up.
Let us live
among the birds,
take my hand,
untouched by doubt,
with a heart filled
only in trust.
And we will leap
from this world's end,
and if we die,
we will die together,
and if we survive,
we will live in the
New World.
The world made
only for us.
Let romance and love in the face of such a daunting journey live in all our hearts. Thank you one and all for participating.
Your turn, DM! :)
