Sunday, April 26, 2009

NaPoWriMo Day 26: Word for One Single Impression

No

It’s a razor blade
cutting slashes
in an arm,

the sun pulling
a quilt of clouds
up over her head.

It’s a husband
turning away
in bed,

a mother
getting drunk
every night,

the silent scream
from a girl
being raped.

13 comments:

  1. This is so powerful. Excellently done.

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  2. "no" is quite a powerful word, even when unspoken though it's very hard to say sometimes or accept

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  3. Powerful word and a powerful poem. This one really had an impact on me. The situations depicted in these images are often not talked about - we tend to shy away from them.

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  4. No. The denial. The ignorance. the pain. Wow. What a powerful poem.

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  5. You have written a strong poem about the word no. No is a powerful stance.

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  6. Strong stuff. Vivid and vital. Compelling.

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  7. Wow, Linda--
    Thank you--
    We are defined by what we say no or resist...

    Beautiful--

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  8. Tumblewords said it: compelling. It's also chilling in its power.

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  9. Wow. What's the inspiration?

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  10. Wow! That is one powerful piece~ very well- written

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  11. a very powerful poem indeed.
    I am glad to have discover your blog.

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