Art Abandoned
I watch the storm clouds bludgeon the sky. Grey sunshine splays bone across pavement. Fallen flowers and lost letters drift in the wind. The petunia turns her gaze to the ground and smiles.
He sits there in shadow with concrete lacings on his skin and mortality in his eye. River rock and pebble root him to the black earth. Urban landscape abounds.
His face is lost in sorrowful smile. He defies his flesh between clouds of oil pastel smoke. He wants to live but he has given up on society. He resigns himself to mortality but does not believe in death. He lingers on, a ghost in sunshine and a shadow in dark, slowly fading from his painting until river rock and black earth overwhelm the canvas and threat of rainbow darkens the sky.
Photo by Denys Nevozhai
Jeff Flesch
This write speaks to me of the reality that even in an urban landscape, all of the materials that surround us are of the earth, which disrupts common notions of urbanity as devoid of nature. Lovely write, Jaya!
Anonymously Hal
Beautiful imagery!!
Aspen Hite
Wow! Such powerful imagery invokes some serious deep-in-the-belly emotion. Another lovely display of your talents. 💜
Charity
Once again, another wonderfully written poem! Thanks so much for sharing!
Lauren
Wow! This is a thought provoking piece of writing. It creates such unique imagery. I really enjoyed reading this piece Jaya! Thank you for sharing.
Lauren.
Unwanted Life
This piece kind of reminds me of how we can be swallowed up by depression. It even has a hint of suicidal ideation, especially when you factor in the featured image. Another great poem that can easily mean many things to many people
D. Wallace Peach
What a powerful poem, Jaya, and ominous imagery. It made me want to hold my breath as I read. Great photo accompaniment.
Ingrid
Beautifully written, Jaya!
Daphny Aqua
This perfectly describes the life of one who lives in a society filled with judgment’s, one who don’t necessarily have suicidal thoughts but goes to a deep dark place because of it. Beautiful captured emotions Jaya, I love it. ❤️
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this stunning read, Daphny!
Daphny Aqua
You’re most welcome, Jaya!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
From your first words I found myself completely immersed in an atmosphere full of emotions and yet also full of contrasting grays, a bit like autumn: warm in colors and cold in temperature, rich in gifts and stingy in light.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Claudia!
The Sicilian Storyteller
Divine as always, Jaya. And what a view! 💫
Michele Lee
A smiling petunia… how delightful! I was completely captivated by your words, Jaya.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Michele!
K.Hartless
This one feels epic and like there is more at stake than we know. Love the opening line.💜
Jacqui Murray
Despite the very-sad title, this is beautiful.
Lucia’s Fiction
I love this!💙
I'm All Booked Up YA
Beautifully written and you picked a great image to go with it!
theusedlife
This is a very beautiful and powerful piece of writing. Well done!
Lamittan Minsah
Quite poignant and incandescent. I love the setting and scene you’ve created here, and the wonderful diction. I’m amazed.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Lamittan! It is lovely to have you back.
Lamittan Minsah
You’re most welcome, Jaya. Glad to meet you here again too.