The book of poverty
dog-eared with possibility
shines bright as it waits
for stolen moments
its weary reader seeking
an iridescent forgettery
of phantasmal escapery
absorbing responsibility
While a gold-plated volume
pristine and uncracked
glistens forever
on an oft-dusted shelf
its rapacious protagonists
static in gross veneer
covering no evidence
of any imagination at all
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| Chernobog & Belobog by @anarh1a |
55 for Kerry’s Art Flash: CHERNOBOG AND BELOBOG
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This prompt took you in a totally original direction. I love the analogy of the books, most especially the way you introduced your theme in the opening line, and all the lovely words of escapery.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of the book of poverty dog-eared with possibility and the gold-plated volume that remains uncracked. I wouldn’t be interested in reading one that has ‘no evidence of any imagination at all’ – I’d go for ‘iridescent forgettery of phantasmal escapery’ every time!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness this is absolutely outstanding, Marian!💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteOh I love how you portray the opposites... I see gilded walls and empty hearts in this.
ReplyDeleteReading...It is a world I often escape to. Love the direction this prompt took you.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast is perfectly depicted. Loved it :-)
ReplyDeletePerfectly penned, Marian!
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