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
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.
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Kerry 😀 so glad you liked it! ❤️
(and thank you for the lovely prompt) 🌹
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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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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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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A moth whispering confessions… I love that. As always you have found the most delightful poetry in the image.
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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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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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I like the soft susurration of leaves. Nicely done.
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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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“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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I especially like the last line, respite never meant to flee.
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yes, it does often instill fear – I like the confessions line as well! Cool interpretation.
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Love your opening, and those last two amazing lines.
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