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Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
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Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Age Grenades, by DaveK
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DaveK

Age Grenades

The age of my heart,

like an old abandoned house,

full of empty halls

broken glass and crumbled walls.

Hoping it will shelter still.

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post O.L.D.S.O.U.L., by A
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A

O.L.D.S.O.U.L.

 I'm 

  an old soul, 

   born 

    eight billion bodies 

     ago. 

       Haven't 

      spent enough time 

     on 

    Earth to quench 

   this 

  thirst for humanity's 

 rebirth. 

                      CLOCK

                                   IS

                                       TICKING

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Regret, by JVolante
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JVolante

Regret

Smitten at birth, protective when toddlers;

the joy they bring you, magnified tenfold.

Now having to wave them off,

I wish they hadn’t grown old.

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Grandfather, by TarahWalsh
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TarahWalsh

Grandfather

Like the shoes,

soles rubbed raw--

I saw him.

Wrinkled leather and

lanky laces.

Comforting embrace,

guiding my soul.

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Ageless Sound, by LillyZ
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LillyZ

Ageless Sound

Ancient Melodies.

Mastered & Profound.

Pebbles were shaken in rhythmic sound,

Sticks struck upon hollow shells,

while,

Cords were strung 1by1.

Here, our harmony dance began!

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
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poetgreen

Swallow the Time

A rose creeps out of its burrow

As the redwoods sleep

And a wave of snow reaches the heavens

Before crashing down again

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Daddy., by Delirium
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Delirium

Daddy.

Baby Lips

Lick

Finger Tips

Old

Like Salted Breaths

On Candied Cheeks

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post SALTWATER REFLECTIONS, by sandflea68
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sandflea68

SALTWATER REFLECTIONS

Old timbered boat

varnished with tales

cradled with rich patina

briny perils pounding surf

bounding main of yore

take me with you

jade ocean passages.

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Clarity of Age, by sunshinestars
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sunshinestars

Clarity of Age

Sand is falling quickly,

Sprinkling faded flames

Eternities away my

Stars have journeyed

Lighting the way...

Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #11 in partnership with The Micropoetry Society. Use the following word to create a piece of micropoetry: “OLD.” The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100, the runner-up will receive $25. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #poetheme and #micropoetry.
Cover image for post Patience & Bliss, by Erin
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Erin

Patience & Bliss

New, Borrowed, and Blue were in awe as Old sashayed ahead after a lifetime of longing, almost giddy in her step.