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.

The Oakridge Tragedy Of 1984

Poetry

Crime

_Her fingers branch_

_Every which way,_

_Like the tree_

_She perches_

_So enchantingly in._

_Her body lies_

_Like lightning;_

_As twisted as_

_The silk ribbons_

_Weaved into_

_Her onyx hair._

**The headline that morning in Oakridge reads:**

**“Woman Brutally Murdered and Woven Into Tree”**

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cora r. laurens

aspiring author. any feedback is greatly appreciated and will be treasured close to the space where my heart should be.