COMPETITION PROMPT
Write a poem about a form of energy.
You may interpret ‘energy’ however you want, whether scientifically, magically, or metaphorically.
love is an enigma
Two distinct energies swirl together
dancing coordinated, practiced routines
across an icy surface.
Between two lovers they mix
inhabiting a visibly empty space entirely.
Penetrating both membranes and irises,
soaking in from every direction,
exiting from his pores,
filling her to the brimming.
Equally,
he too absorbs hers;
sat parallel on a picnic blanket,
watching the great ball of energy above
as it lays down for rest.
Energies exchange between the minds.
Around the pair on every side
flora drink in their final breaths
of solar-based nutrients
until the morning.
From the great elm tree,
seeds spin through the air then
come to rest on
soft supple grasses below;
inside the hardened, chlorophyll-laced shell,
the energy of countless generations:
DNA produced by centuries.
Energies exchange through reproduction.
Back at home
each is wholly enthralled in their partner;
a connection has formed:
energetic alignment breeds physical desire.
Layer by layer,
lovers strip down to nothing.
With each new inch of skin shown
more and more energy fills up the air.
Kisses equal blossoming roses
growing up in a second;
intimate connection called love feels
so warm,
entire soul bared.
Together they form
the most beautiful sculpture.
Metaphysically their energy
forms artistic abstract expressions.
Finally,
when finished,
they portray true love.