Poetically Prompted

Two arms

The world swirls with terror.
Uncertainty is the only certainty.
I want to get off the merry-go-round.
Money isn't plenty.
Food isn't guaranteed.
There's sickness.
There's sorrow.
We fear tomorrow.

Then there are her arms,
a magical protective field.
Nothing matters except her and I.
There is love, joy, peace, if only for a moment,
one perfect moment.

13 lines

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Prompt/Week # 10

Write a poem about a moment when you felt overwhelmingly joyful.

Try to convey this emotion by depicting the setting, the time, and what prompted this strong feeling of happiness and joy. Was it a personal success? Perhaps a wish you’ve had for years finally came true. Whatever it was, draw from your own life experience.



*Ball* Poem should be inspired by the prompt/image in some way
*Ball* A minimum of 12 lines, no maximum
*Ball* There are no form requirements
*Ball* Your submission must be newly written for this week's prompt