WRITING OBSTACLE
Submitted by Bernard Wicks
Write a poem or story that reads as if it is beautiful, but is actually about something rather tragic.
For example, you might write about a beautiful sunset in an apocalyptic world, or a poem about the good things about heartbreak.
on the contrary, do not go away.
I am sabotaged by the knowledge that I will miss this day, so I am glad that the sun has touched me.
I am glad that she chose to beat down and warm in the crevices and dips of my shoulder.
It was all very kind and wonderful.
It was all a very beautiful and bustling afternoon.
All blue sky, sweet and tired as ripe oranges.
Hot sand smiling and gleaming with the water heaving against it’s shores.
Of course I implored it to stay and travel long here but it must leave; though it wasn’t human it stayed it’s course and the sun must sleep.
But when I touch the imprint, it is fresh and hot and I will keep it.
The pain is to be relished, the color burns like blush, the mark holds a memory of one sun rising and leaving in the wondrous summer.
