Author: 'Sincerely media' at Unsplash
Image: The Power of Three (here)
wafer waltz ready feign rant dried
ridge manic winch ring widow
Her life empty without him
Wafer thin it should need a rethinking
Could spare a thought in the interim
To waltz through ready for a change
Should she feign happiness
To rant softly for the good times
Is she ready to attempt a dare
But why good ideas had dried up
She is now perched on a ridge
Turning manic with risky consequence
How then to winch body and soul
Out from a ring of emotional entrapment
None too free to merit desired attributes
Should act fast for redemption of mercy
Admittedly with strength to dispel sympathy
Not to lock horns with troublesome company
For two's a company that one would desire
Three's a crowd where adults are involved eventually
Perhaps a blessing in disguise for her to savour
For now just a lonely widow with spiritual tenacity
Rosemary's at PSU Friday-Writings-51-power-of-three
Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle-576/
A nice combination of the two prompts, Hank. And a beautifully imagined character/story.
ReplyDeleteHow then to winch body and soul
ReplyDeleteOut from a ring of emotional entrapment - that resonates!
That darn Wordle is addictive! Sometimes to feign happiness is all one can do.
ReplyDeleteWay to combo words, Hank! The last paragraph of your poem ... a strong close.
ReplyDeleteNest, Hank. And third, a latecomer will steal your wife. Been there.
ReplyDeleteAldo, the election will leave their signs for city trash guys to haul away. A few of the unwanted and nasty winners will also.
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Having been a widow, I like that last line.
ReplyDeleteI like that in the end, she holds on to her strength of spirit.
ReplyDeleteYou are always so good at turning word lists into something more.
Perched on a ridge could be dangerous! Unless, one has the ability to fly.
ReplyDeleteHow are you my friend? Still No.1
Great last line for this wonderful poem, Hank!
ReplyDeleteSpiritual tenacity is a great thing to have in your toolkit, no matter what else is going on.
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