Poets United holds a weekly poetry prompt.
The Thursday Think Tank
This weeks prompt word is
PAIN
Here's my contribution . . .
I see the pain
it highlights joy
the sharp contrast
makes things sweeter
I feel the pain
it's a part of life
an unavoidable side effect
of the privilege of being alive
I understand the pain
it gives shadow to light
it adds dimension to experience
without it we would not be whole
I know the pain
it's in every thorn
on the graceful stem
of this beautiful fragrant rose
The Thursday Think Tank
This weeks prompt word is
PAIN
Here's my contribution . . .
I see the pain
it highlights joy
the sharp contrast
makes things sweeter
I feel the pain
it's a part of life
an unavoidable side effect
of the privilege of being alive
I understand the pain
it gives shadow to light
it adds dimension to experience
without it we would not be whole
I know the pain
it's in every thorn
on the graceful stem
of this beautiful fragrant rose
17 comments:
panopticulated,
I like the reality, involved in your words about the subject of pain. In everyday life, always and everywhere indeed.
Eileen
'The thorn on the graceful stem'....what a lovely way to describe life's pain.
I understand your message. Pain IS a part of life. No denying it. And we all live through out and grow..
'I understand the pain
it gives shadow to light
it adds dimension to experience
without it we would not be whole'
Very nice lines. :-)
I love it that the pain "adds dimension". Yes, it certainly does. Really good poem. I love the last few lines especially.......lovely.
Wonderfully written response to the prompt!
-Weasel =)
How succinct and lovely...pain and please, existing in spite of, and because of each other. Beautifully put...
Pain will be something we have to face once in a while =P anywhere anytime XD
Thank you so much for the comments everyone, they are much appreciated. :-)
I agree about the need for pain. It helps us grow. If we ignore it we become ill. Well done post.
~Brenda
Thanks Brenda. :-)
Beautiful and so full of truth.
:-)
Thank you Carrie. :-)
very beautiful ending w/ the rose... loved the poem!
Thanks very much dc, it is good yo meet you.
very nice, I also like the ending, great imagery.
Thanks very much rch. :-)
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