WRITING OBSTACLE

Write two contrasting scenes (e.g., a chaotic party and a serene sunrise) and create a smooth transition between them.

Focus on how to seamlessly shift from one setting to another while maintaining narrative flow.

don’t cut

Poetry

the clock on my wall

2am

pitch black

throwing up

scared

don’t cut.

the moon

wait for morning

close your eyes

pitying smiles

anguish

don’t cut.

the bathroom floor

4am

lights off

violent shaking

empty

don’t cut.

my green bracelet

almost there

pink blanket over face

tears down cheeks

strengthening

don’t cut.

first rays of sunlight

6am

stinging eyes

deep breaths

relief

don’t cut.

open curtains

new day

adjusted eyes

quiet thinking

fear

tomorrow?

~eap

Comments 6

Lysalei

4 months ago

This is… amazing. It’s more than that, but I can’t find the right word. It gives an almost disoriented feeling, but also shows the resolve to not cut. Like “the world’s gone to shit, but I have to hang on” kind of feeling. You’re so incredibly brave and strong.

7 months ago

This is phenomenal. You really captured this feeling of trying to just hold on a little longer and the repetitive thoughts of holding yourself back from cutting. All the language used in this poem is extremely effective and really transports the reader into this situation. I truly can't express how much I love this. I can tell I'm going to be thinking about it all day.🫶

Shadowwalker

7 months ago

Powerful piece

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