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.




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