In The Midst Of Dark, Ominous Woods
Sanaa -
January 5, 2019
Earlier PoemsPoetry

I came across a moth
whispering confessions
in the midst of dark,
ominous woods
where even the softest susurration of leaves
is known to instill fear.
I breathe
taking in the scene before me
and felt as though a burden had been lifted
from me;
in its brilliance I found respite
never meant to flee.

 

Photo credits: Luke Ink Art

Posted for Art Flash 55 @ Real Toads

 

26 Responses

  1. Kerry says:
    January 6, 2019 at 2:38 am

    You so perfectly sum up the pictured moment – the moth seems almost threatening but the woman faces its beauty with naked courage. You have seen a story and conveyed it perfectly in 55 words.

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    • Sanaa says:
      January 6, 2019 at 2:46 am

      Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Kerry 😀 so glad you liked it! ❤️

      (and thank you for the lovely prompt) 🌹

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  2. Kim M. Russell says:
    January 6, 2019 at 3:25 am

    A stunning 55, Sanaa! I love the idea of a moth whispering confessions and the way you’ve captured that sound in the word ‘whispering’ and in ‘the softest susurration of leaves’.

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  3. Magaly Guerrero says:
    January 6, 2019 at 4:07 am

    I really like the title, so perfectly Sanaa. Even more, I love that a place/thing that could be easily frightening ended up providing relief. Magic happens when we live not in our (or someone else’s) expectations.

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  4. Bjorn Rudberg says:
    January 6, 2019 at 4:34 am

    I really love this… I can really see the comfort she ‘s been given by the moth… this could be part of a bigger fairy tale of a girl who has to go through all those challenges to be happy ever after.

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  5. Susie Clevenger says:
    January 6, 2019 at 4:39 am

    A moth whispering confessions… I love that. As always you have found the most delightful poetry in the image.

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  6. Barry says:
    January 6, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    I love the delicate vulnerability you bring to the description of this drawing. You do sublime justice to the art and compliment it well.

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  7. HA says:
    January 6, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    Despite the dark imagery, the feeling of relief is so tender. Your words take mythical proportions in such hints at these two pivotal characters of this fable. Lovely!

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  8. Sherry Blue sky says:
    January 6, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    I like the soft susurration of leaves. Nicely done.

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  9. wildchild47 says:
    January 7, 2019 at 3:11 am

    a wonderfully evocative opening line- it totally wraps us up and pulls us in, – moths have that frightfully delightful aspect- whispering confessions is so apt- perfectly snagged Sanaa- and then as others have noted, we watch and wait, and then walk into the soft rustling, for fascination – and it’s just a wonderful story here – very well done in 55! Very atmospheric and ambient lit for the path chosen, softly cast.

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  10. violet says:
    January 7, 2019 at 3:15 am

    “I came across a moth
    whispering confessions”

    Such a creative opening. I guess all that white made us both think of confessing.

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  11. Colleen LOOSELEAFNOTES says:
    January 7, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    I especially like the last line, respite never meant to flee.

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  12. Margaret says:
    January 8, 2019 at 8:02 am

    yes, it does often instill fear – I like the confessions line as well! Cool interpretation.

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  13. Sara McNulty says:
    January 10, 2019 at 6:00 am

    Love your opening, and those last two amazing lines.

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