In the shadow of percipience you’ll find indolence kills ambition
In the shadow of percipience you’ll find anger kills acuity
In the shadow of percipience you’ll find anxiety kills dreams
In the shadow of percipience you’ll find superego kills growth
In the shadow of percipience you’ll find jealousy kills harmony
In the shadow of percipience you’ll find dubiety kills confidence
In the shadow of percipience you’ll find clarity in its umbra: read* from right to left.
(*Read the last three words of each line from right to left)
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Jaideep’s prompt guidelines
- THEME: Explore the contrast between light and darkness;
- Use metaphor to reveal hidden truths or surprising insights;
- FORM: Each line must begin with the phrase “In the shadow of…”
- LENGTH: Exactly 7 lines;
- TONE/IMAGERY: Create vivid imagery that evokes a sense of mystery or revelation;
- Aim for a narrative arc that transitions or oscillates between themes of obscurity and clarity.
Submissions are open until Monday, Feb. 3, 10:00 AM (GMT+2) at The Skeptic’s Kaddish:
Thanks so much for reading dear friends.
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Fabulous write, Selma, very clever to have us read right to left.
very clever!
Fantastic poem, Selma! We get to choose which quality to embrace.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
A fun poem, both forwards and backwards, Selma! Thank you for the words of wisdom that remind us how to live more effectively. 💐❤️🌈
A beautifully crafted poem Selma
Beautiful poem, Selma! Nice pic.
Very clever Selma .
Love this poem .