An activist ever since the day
A close friend
let him down at his
Most vulnerable moment
He was trying to connect
through
Layers of
relationships with those
Sharing like aspirations with him
He anchored his
being and his cause
To a fertile range
of current bidders
Intending to yield nothing
The phrase, heart
of gold raised the
Possibility of achieving a shift and
A beam of hope
to the poor
He was forever grateful to the friend
Who had unwittingly opened a door
For him to pursue his calling
He could see what was coming through
A smoke screen in
the like of a hazy
Ponytail floating
leisurely in the air
The given words:
Heart,Connect,Yield,Close,Phrase,Beam
Current,Anchor,Fertile,Shift,Layers,Range
Written for Tess’ Mag #170 and shared with Sunday Whirl wordle #110
with the given 12 words
Pony tails are powerful talismans, as you well show!
ReplyDeleteLots to see and take in, have to keep eye wide open indeed
ReplyDeletesmiles...cool story man...sounds like he has the heart...and i am glad his benefactors came through and supported him...
ReplyDeleteMasterful combination of the challenges .....
ReplyDeleteSometimes that's all you need - just one door to open to find your calling!
ReplyDeleteThat is perhaps the life of many activists in this world forever chasing their calling. Stunning poem! Enjoyed each stanza.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful piece, you have written so eloquently. I believe this photo really tugs at the inner of our workings, and releases our deepest thoughts. It's quite fun to see so many views, I like that!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful very moving work
ReplyDeleteWhen one door shuts another opens!! But we must pursue our humble missions as it justifies our being here on earth!!
ReplyDeleteSharp and compelling...
ReplyDeleteHearts of gold are indeed essential for the hopes of the poor. However the ponytail clearly gives the poem incredible allure
ReplyDeleteSo clever, all the connections to courage..and it didn't go up in smoke!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work with a particularly difficult set of words (I thought).
ReplyDeleteI like how this spirit coalesced Hank, be sure to have something to eat and do a good banishing when you are done with it... Cheers mate
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting challenge, working those words into a cohesive piece ... you've done well and told a great story ... oh, for the right door opening!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written and you swept me away...wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou rose to the occasion combining the prompts, Hank. Nice.
ReplyDeletePamela
Hank,
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to come here and read your work. A nice combination of prompts.
Beautiful...especially that last stanza...
ReplyDeleteYou tell an interesting story within the poem. Impressive job incorporating the two prompts!
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