WRITING OBSTACLE
Submitted by Maranda Quinn
Show a powerful emotion – love, grief, rage - in a quiet, everyday moment.
Instead of writing a dramatic and drawn out scene, think about how subtle actions and sensory details can carry the weight of the feeling.
The Best of Me
Yesterday is dead.
Tomorrow is coming.
Today is evil.
Her eyes are a million miles away,
watching the boy watch hell
—— her lip quivers for a year or two.
The sixth time’ll be different.
The heart’s convincing makes the mind weep more.
I rise from the grave to embrace you.
You welcome my ghost with open arms.
If I was alive I’d hope you never see the best in me again.
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